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General Assembly Approves Second Round of Hurricane Helene Relief

October 25, 2024

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Marley H. Peterson

On October 24th, The General Assembly convened in Raleigh to pass the second Hurricane Helene relief bill, Senate Bill 743. The House and Senate…

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Legal Showdown Continues: FTC Appeals Court Ruling Against Non-Compete Ban

October 24, 2024

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Genesis E. Torres

In late August, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) indicated that it likely would appeal the Texas District Court’s ruling, which blocked the FTC’s Non-Compete…

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Get Ready for the Oyster Roast Extravaganza

October 24, 2024

Get ready to shuck, savor, and sip at the highly anticipated Beaufort Wine & Food annual Oyster Roast, taking place on November 2, 2024,…

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Media Mention: Stephanie Crosby Discusses Exam Changes with Carolina Paralegal News

October 23, 2024

Stephanie Crosby, Ward and Smith’s Business Paralegal Supervisor, was recently featured in an interview with Carolina Paralegal News to discuss significant exam changes impacting…

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Who Is Responsible for That Fallen Tree?

October 22, 2024

Written By Justin M. Lewis and Emily B. Sullivan

Many of us are dealing with damage caused by fallen trees in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In planned communities, the question of responsibility…

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Media Mention: Will Oden Interviewed by NC Lawyers Weekly on Noncompete Agreements

October 21, 2024

In a recent NC Lawyers Weekly article, labor and employment attorney Will Oden shared his insights on the ongoing legal challenges surrounding noncompetition agreements and the…