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Employers Watch Out! There are “New Sheriffs in Town”

March 6, 2010

The election of President Obama signaled a potentially significant shift in both the protections afforded to American workers and the way the United States…
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Debt Collection Pitfalls: How to Avoid Adding Insult to Injury

February 24, 2010

Rising credit defaults, declining revenues, increased write-offs, record bankruptcy filings.  All businesses are feeling the pinch (if not the crush) of our current economic…
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North Carolina Environmental Agency Agrees That Banks and Other Lenders Have No Liability for Underground Storage Tanks — But…!

February 16, 2010

Special Bulletin You are a bank or other lender (collectively referred to herein as “Banks”) and are contemplating foreclosing on a property containing underground…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorney Appointed to North Carolina Advisory Commission of Military Affairs

February 12, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that one of its attorneys, James W. Norment, was appointed this month by Governor Beverly Perdue…
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The Fiduciary Duties of Directors of For-Profit Corporations

February 8, 2010

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin
Corporate Director Standards of Conduct Directors have broad obligations to act in the corporation’s best interests, principally for the benefit of the owners of…
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Twelve Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Recognized as 2010 “Super Lawyers”

February 3, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of 12 of its attorneys in North Carolina Super Lawyers.  The selection process, research, and…
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Surviving the Current Economic Crises in the Construction Industry

January 30, 2010

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
It seems clear that the economic climate for the construction industry will not return to the pre-recession level for some time.  However, if you…