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Estate Planning Resolutions for the New Year

December 20, 2016

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Written By Peter B. von Stein
For many of us, the start of a new year can be a time of empty commitment to self-improvement.  Meaningful resolutions are infrequently made…
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Additional Guidance for Post-Alice Prosecution

December 15, 2016

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Written By Ryan K. Simmons
The Latest Memorandum from USPTO on Subject Matter Eligibility Provides Additional Guidance for Post-Alice Prosecution On November 2, 2016, the United States Patent and…
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Rejoice: The Return of Premium-Reimbursement Plans for Small Employers

December 12, 2016

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Written By Devon D. Williams
Last week Congress passed H.R. 34, which will exempt certain health reimbursement arrangements (“HRA”), including premium-reimbursement plans, from most Affordable Care Act requirements for…
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Consumer and Anti-Trust Class Action Filed Against Pet Food Manufacturers and Sellers for Misrepresentation and Illegal Collusion

December 8, 2016

Pope McGlamry along with Ward and Smith, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger and Gray Plant Mooty have filed a class action suit on behalf…
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Pretty Fast for Government Work: United States Department of Labor Files Notice of Appeal of Order Enjoining Enforcement of “Final” Overtime Rule

December 7, 2016

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
On November 22, 2016, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a momentous preliminary injunction stopping the United States…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Jingle Bell Trot

December 7, 2016

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the Bangert Elementary School Jingle Bell Trot 5K & Fun Run to be held in Trent Woods on Thursday,…
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Having Election News Withdrawal?

December 5, 2016

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Written By Mary V. Cavanagh
Supreme Court Decides Case on Protected Political Activity in Public Employment Some of us may have had enough of all things election by now. …