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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

February 28, 2025

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Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it’s important to understand what these terms mean and your…
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Brad Evans and Paul Fanning Named to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers Top 100 List

February 27, 2025

Ward and Smith attorneys Brad Evans and Paul Fanning have been named among the Top 100 North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the state’s most distinguished legal…
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Jenny Boyer Joins United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Directors

February 26, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Jenny Boyer has been elected to the Board of Directors for the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. She…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at the NCBA Labor and Employment Update CLE

February 25, 2025

Labor and employment attorneys X. Lightfoot, Avery Locklear, and Genesis Torres will present at the North Carolina Bar Association’s CLE program, “Navigating the Changing…
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Amy Wooten Reappointed to Professionalism Committee of Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar

February 24, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten has been reappointed to the Professionalism Committee of the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar.…
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Corporate Transparency Act Enforceable Again

February 21, 2025

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On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et…
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Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds

February 21, 2025

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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced an immediate allocation of $352.6 million in Emergency Relief funds to support recovery efforts following the devastation…