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Thirty-three Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013

August 23, 2012

Thirty-three lawyers from Ward and Smith, P.A. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (copyright 2012…
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Sequestration and the Department of Defense Budget: Its Stunning Impact on the National and North Carolina Economies

August 22, 2012

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Written By James W. Norment and Hugh R. Overholt
What is Sequestration? “Sequestration” is the fancy name given in Washington, D.C., to an extremely ugly and blunt form of congressional budget control.  According…
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North Carolina Tax Reform – Are You and Your Company Ready?

August 15, 2012

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Written By Lee C. Hodge
The North Carolina General Assembly is poised to modernize the state’s tax code to reflect its current services-based economy.  You and your company need…
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Title Insurance – The Fine Print

August 1, 2012

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Written By Ryal W. Tayloe
Most purchasers of real property, and almost all of their lenders, obtain title insurance.  Title insurance, however, is not a cure‑all.  This article addresses…
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Overview Of The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (“JOBS”) Act

July 18, 2012

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Written By E. Knox Proctor V
The JOBS Act signed by the President on April 5, 2012, may offer better capital-raising opportunities to many tech companies and reduce their SEC…
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Criminal Background Information In Employment: It’s Not What You Learn, But How You Use It

July 5, 2012

The Problem Job applications frequently include questions such as: “Have you ever been arrested?” “Have you ever been charged with a crime?” “Other than…
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Do Subjective Preservation Standards Trump Objective Zoning Standards?

June 28, 2012

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Written By Eric J. Remington
Numerous North Carolina municipalities and counties have established historic preservation commissions (“HPCs”). Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Chpt. 160A, Art. 19, Part 3C, HPCs…

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