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Corporate Transparency Act Enforceable Again

February 21, 2025

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

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

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Evan M. Musselwhite

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…

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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at Eastern NC Farm Succession School

February 20, 2025

Farm transitions are critical for agricultural longevity, yet failing to plan can lead to forced sales, family disputes, or financial burdens. To address these…

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Matthew Jones Joins Boy Scouts of America, Cape Fear Council Board of Directors

February 19, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Matthew Jones has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of America, Cape Fear Council. This…

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Risky Business: Distressed Companies and Payments in the Shadow of Bankruptcy

February 18, 2025

Written By Lance P. Martin

Doing business with a customer in the shadow of bankruptcy is risky. A hallmark of bankruptcy law is equal treatment of similarly-situated creditors. The…