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Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorney Appointed to North Carolina Advisory Commission of Military Affairs

February 12, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that one of its attorneys, James W. Norment, was appointed this month by Governor Beverly Perdue…

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The Fiduciary Duties of Directors of For-Profit Corporations

February 8, 2010

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

Corporate Director Standards of Conduct Directors have broad obligations to act in the corporation’s best interests, principally for the benefit of the owners of…

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Twelve Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Recognized as 2010 “Super Lawyers”

February 3, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of 12 of its attorneys in North Carolina Super Lawyers. The selection process, research, and…

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Surviving the Current Economic Crises in the Construction Industry

January 30, 2010

Written By Jason T. Strickland

It seems clear that the economic climate for the construction industry will not return to the pre-recession level for some time. However, if you…

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Repeal and Reinstatement of the Federal Estate and Generation Skipping Transfer Taxes

January 26, 2010

Written By Matthew W. Thompson

Absent some eleventh hour action in Washington, D.C., the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) taxes will be repealed in 2010. The repeal is…