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This, That, And The Kitchen Sink: Dividing It All Up After A Marriage Ends

December 19, 2012

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The end of a marriage is often filled with stress, tension, and clouded judgment.  What are your rights when it comes to dividing up…
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Love, Keystroking, Spyware, and Passwords: Oh my!

November 7, 2012

When faced with troubling family law situations, it is tempting to utilize technology to confirm or deny suspicions about your spouse.  What is legal…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Receives Best Law Firm Rankings

November 1, 2012

U.S. News and Best Lawyers® have released the 2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings, providing a comprehensive view of the U.S. legal profession that is unprecedented…
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Who Am I? EEOC Recognizes Gender Identity Discrimination

October 24, 2012

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Written By Will Oden
An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruling in April 2012 determined that employers found to be discriminating against an employee or applicant because of that…
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SPECIAL BULLETIN: North Carolina’s New Mechanic’s Lien Law – The Ground Has Shifted

October 11, 2012

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
On July 12, 2012, North Carolina Session Laws 2012-158 and 2012-175 became law.  These laws significantly change North Carolina’s mechanic’s lien and public project…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Announces New Practice Group

October 10, 2012

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce its Financial Transactions and Regulation Practice Group.
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Sole Shareholders: Is One Greater Than Two?

September 27, 2012

Background; “It’s alive!  It’s alive!”  The Corporation as a Separate Being Under North Carolina and federal law (as well as the law of virtually…