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The North Carolina Business Court Evolves

February 28, 2017

Written By Edward J. “Trip” Coyne, III

Three Things You Need to Know to Be Up to Date Business courts are not so-named because they favor businesses, but because they are…

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Ward and Smith, P.A. to Participate in Business of Farming Conference

February 23, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor and participate in ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference. Several Ward and Smith agribusiness attorneys will…

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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Pitt Community College Foundation Event

February 23, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a sponsor of A Taste of Mardi Gras presented by the Pitt Community College Foundation. The…

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Estate Tax Reform Predicted for 2017

February 22, 2017

Written By Eldridge D. Dodson

A key goal for those of us who practice with Ward and Smith is to inform our clients and future clients of potential developments…

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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Event

February 20, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a table sponsor for Tim Clark’s performance of “The Spirit of St. Louis: Living History of…

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Media Mention: Triangle Business Journal Reports on Plans for New Raleigh Office

February 17, 2017

On February 8, 2017, Jennifer Henderson of the Triangle Business Journal reported on Ward and Smith’s planned move to the latest Highwoods building project…

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Lenders Seeking Loan Modification After Bankruptcy, Beware!

February 16, 2017

Written By Paul A. Fanning and Norman J. Leonard

LENDERS CANNOT REVIVE A GUARANTY OBLIGATION DISCHARGED IN BANKRUPTCY WITH A SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION OR FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, EVEN WITH NEW CONSIDERATION; AND ATTEMPTING TO DO…