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Ward and Smith, P.A. Welcomes Attorney and Lobbyist Whitney Campbell Christensen

January 26, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney and lobbyist Whitney Campbell Christensen has joined the Firm.  Ms. Christensen, who has nearly…
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Please Release Me: How To Obtain Or Prevent Third-Party Releases In Bankruptcy

January 20, 2015

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Bankruptcy protection—particularly a Chapter 11 reorganization—can be a powerful tool for a company in financial distress.  But can a debtor company go even further…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Announces 2015 “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”

January 20, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A. congratulates our attorneys selected for inclusion in 2015’s North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine as “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.”  Attorneys…
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Fracking—One Step Closer To Reality In North Carolina

January 5, 2015

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Written By Amy P. Wang
The North Carolina Rules Review Commission (“RRC”) recently approved 107 new rules proposed by the state’s Mining and Energy Commission, putting North Carolina one…
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Seventeen Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Business North Carolina’s 2015 Legal Elite

January 5, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of 17 of its attorneys in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite. Less than 3…
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Prove It Or Lose It: How Not To Botch A Foreclosure

December 29, 2014

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Written By Lance P. Martin
If you are a lender with real estate-secured loans in your portfolio that you acquired from another institution, or if you routinely buy commercial…
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2015 ACA Forecast: Employers Beware Of ACA Traps, Pitfalls, And Uncertainties

December 23, 2014

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Written By Devon D. Williams
Employers must tread carefully in selecting employee benefit plans and avoid the temptation to implement healthcare cost‑saving tactics that push the boundaries of federal…