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Raising the Rate: DOL Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Workers

April 24, 2024

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Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule that will increase the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA”) minimum…
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Charging Order Limitations – You Can’t Charge What They Don’t Own

April 23, 2024

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Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin
In North Carolina, a creditor who obtains a judgment against an individual with an ownership interest in a limited liability company or limited liability…
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X. Lightfoot to Moderate Panel on Opposition and Resistance to DEI in the Workplace

April 23, 2024

Labor and employment attorney X. Lightfoot will lead the panel discussion on “Opposition and Resistance to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace” at…
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Ward and Smith Attorney Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2024 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition

April 22, 2024

Community associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will speak at the upcoming 2024 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition, which will be held from May 8 to…
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Navigating the Homefront: A Guide to Handling Violations in Community Associations

April 19, 2024

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Written By Madeline Lipe Williams
Overview article from CAI Law Day Presentation by Madeline Lipe (W&S) and Carmen Clayton (CAMS – Community Manager). Every member of a community association…
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Ward and Smith Attorney Avery Locklear to Speak at WAHA April Luncheon

April 19, 2024

Labor and employment attorney Avery Locklear will be the featured speaker at the upcoming April Luncheon hosted by the Wilmington Area Hospitality Association (WAHA).…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Pitt County Community College Foundation’s 2024 Spring Scholarship Event

April 18, 2024

The Pitt County Community College Foundation is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 Spring Scholarship Event, sponsored by Ward and Smith, scheduled to…

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