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Allen Trask to Speak at NC Agritourism 2022 Farm Tour & Conference

February 3, 2022

Agribusiness attorney Allen Trask will speak at the NC Agritourism 2022 Farm Tour & Conference. The two-day annual event, hosted by the North Carolina…

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Getting Rid of the Misnomer: The Risks Behind the Term “1099 Employee”

February 2, 2022

Written By Justin T. Hill

While many employers use the term “1099 employee” as a means to distinguish independent contractors from the company’s W-2 employees, no such term exists…

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Bill Durr Elected Asheville Downtown Association Board of Directors President

February 1, 2022

The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) has elected Bill Durr to lead its board of directors. Bill will serve as the board’s president for the…

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Paul Fanning Named to 2022 “Top 100: NC Super Lawyers” List

January 31, 2022

Super Lawyers has recognized creditors’ rights attorney Paul Fanning as a “Top 100: NC Super Lawyer” for 2022. Super Lawyers, a well-established attorney rating…

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Land Use and Zoning Basics for Community Associations

January 28, 2022

Written By Clint H. Cogburn

Recently, I detailed a variety of land use laws and land use regulations pertinent to community associations and community association managers. The webinar, which…

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Adam Beaudoin to Speak at CAI’s 2022 Law Seminar

January 27, 2022

Attorney Adam Beaudoin will be a featured speaker at the Community Association Institute’s (CAI) 2022 Law Seminar. This one-of-a-kind event explores trends and practices in…

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Rapid Fire Legal Update on Tax Provisions, E-Discovery, Lobbying Issues, and ADA Compliance

January 26, 2022

Written By Richard J. Crow and Chris S. Edwards and James W. Norment and Hayley R. Wells

We recently provided timely updates on new tax provisions, electronic discovery, lobbying issues, and ADA compliance during Ward and Smith’s 2021 Virtual In-House Counsel Webinar. The…