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Will Oden to Discuss Best Practices for Dealing with Difficult Employees

April 12, 2022

Labor and employment attorney Will Oden will take part in a discussion on dealing with difficult employees. It’s for an event hosted by the…

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NCDHHS Secretary to Speak at April Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

April 12, 2022

There will be a healthy dose of information at the next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon. North Carolina Department of Health and…

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Tyler Russell to Speak at the Buncombe County Bar Cannabis Business Law CLE

April 11, 2022

Hemp and cannabis law attorney Tyler Russell will be a featured speaker at the Buncombe County Bar Cannabis Business Law CLE. He is one…

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How a Setoff Right Led to a Creditor Fight

April 8, 2022

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

A recent decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals teaches a valuable lesson about how a creditor with the upper hand against another…

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Nominate a Growing Company for the 2022 NC Mid-Market Fast 40

April 7, 2022

Ward and Smith is proud to be part of a joint initiative recognizing thriving mid-market companies in North Carolina. Nominations are now open for the 2022 Mid-Market…

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North Carolina Licensing for General Contractors: Licensure of Joint Ventures

April 6, 2022

Written By E. Bradley Evans and Evan M. Musselwhite

Joint ventures are a common method of undertaking construction projects in North Carolina. Through a joint venture, two companies can pool their resources and…