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Prudent Bidding on Real Estate at a Foreclosure Sale

April 23, 2010

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
A Binding Contract In a traditional real estate purchase transaction, a willing buyer and a willing seller enter into a negotiated contract which customarily…
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Gone Today, Back Tomorrow with a Vengeance: The Repeal and Reinstatement of the Federal Estate and Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes

April 21, 2010

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Written By Matthew W. Thompson
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It’s Finally Here! The IRS Unveils the Section 409A Deferred Compensation Document Correction Program

April 4, 2010

After years of delay, the IRS started 2010 off right by releasing Notice 2010-6 (“Notice 2010-6”) which implements a correction program for deferred compensation…
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North Carolina Agribusiness Suffers as a Result of the Flu

April 1, 2010

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Written By William S. Durr
In April 2009, an influenza virus infection identified as “novel 2009 H1N1” or, simply, the “H1N1 virus,” was detected in humans in North America. …
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Breaking the Record: Public Records Under the North Carolina Public Records Act

March 18, 2010

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Written By Alexander C. Dale and Allen N. Trask, III
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorney Amy P. Wang Receives LEED Accreditation

March 17, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that environmental attorney Amy P. Wang recently passed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”)…
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Development Agreements – Long-Term Projects, Extended Vested Rights, and Infrastructure Expense Reimbursements

March 10, 2010

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Written By Amy P. Wang
Legal Update As coastal North Carolina continues to see increased interest in living in untapped areas of the “inner banks” and the resulting population…

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