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Media Mention: Grant Osborne Talks Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines on ABC News 13

March 31, 2021

A new directive from the Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court has sparked a new debate on whether employers can require employees to get the…
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Congress Extends Higher Debt Ceiling for Small Business Bankruptcies

March 30, 2021

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Written By Lance P. Martin
We previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, then you may be…
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A Farewell to the Current Gift and Estate Tax Exemption?

March 29, 2021

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Written By John R. Sloan
We recently wrote about a window of opportunity to take advantage of the rising estate and gift tax exemption before it sets. It is becoming…
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Employers: Here’s Your “Quick Hitter Guide” for the American Rescue Plan Act’s Impact on COBRA and FFCRA

March 26, 2021

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Written By Grant B. Osborne and Devon D. Williams
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, includes a whole host of requirements and provisions impacting…
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Buzzworthy! Ward and Smith Releases 2021 Employment Law Symposium Agenda

March 25, 2021

Ward and Smith has released the agenda for its 2021 Employment Law Symposium on May 7.  The half-day virtual event features a trio of sessions…
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The HIPAA Right of Access Initiative: Still Going Strong Despite COVID

March 24, 2021

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Written By Leigh A. Wilkinson
In late 2019, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced it would be…
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By the Numbers: Ward and Smith’s 2020 Pro Bono Service

March 23, 2021

Although 2020 was a challenging year, Ward and Smith remained committed to helping others through pro bono legal services. Twenty-two Ward and Smith attorneys…

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