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In general, courts—not the legislative or executive branches of government—interpret the law. But since 1984, the Supreme Court required federal courts to disregard their…

Does a seller of commercial real estate really need an attorney?  I get asked this question often, and the resounding answer is “yes!” Often,…

Attorney Angela Doughty has been appointed Chair of the Privacy & Data Security Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). This new role…

Every day, physicians, medical practice managers, and administrative professionals call their trusted attorneys with a “quick question” about the legality of a new approach…

Ward and Smith’s Chief Marketing Officer, Laura Hudson, recently shared her expertise on successful content marketing strategies during a Zoom session with JD Supra…

Although a nonprofit corporation does not have to file an annual report, its members do have statutory inspection rights similar to those of the…

The July theme of Legal Rights, Responsibilities, and Regulations promotes awareness of legal rights, ethical responsibilities, and the regulations that govern our businesses. Defamation…