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A Farewell to the Current Gift and Estate Tax Exemption?

March 29, 2021

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

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

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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Introducing Ward and Smith’s Triangle Community Associations Team

March 22, 2021

There is no substitute for experience when it comes to community association law. Ward and Smith has maintained a full service, state-wide Community Associations…

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Understanding the Basics of NCDOI Licensee Complaints

March 19, 2021

Written By A. Charles Ellis and Amy H. Wooten

Facing an investigation by a licensing board can be one of the most stressful and emotionally taxing challenges that licensed professionals face in their…