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Applying Copyright Law to Useful Articles – A Dispute Over Cheerleading Uniforms May Result in a New, Unified Test

October 4, 2016

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
Introduction United States copyright law protects original, creative expression fixed in a tangible medium, such as sculptures, paintings, and musical recordings.  But, subject to…
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Event Highlights: 2016 Construction Conference

October 4, 2016

On September 29, Ward and Smith, P.A. hosted our annual Construction Conference in Raleigh.  The morning presentations covered a variety of construction-related topics from…
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Will anyone be offended if the Supreme Court finds the disparagement provision of the Lanham Act invalid?

September 30, 2016

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Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Erica B. E. Rogers
Breaking News! What happened? Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it has granted certiorari in Lee v. Tam, a case…
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David Lopez, General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to Speak at Ward and Smith, P.A. Asheville Seminar

September 26, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. announced today that David Lopez, General Counsel, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, will be the keynote speaker at an Employment…
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The North Carolina Landowner Protection Act: Encouraging Access for Hunters, Trappers, and Other Outdoor Enthusiasts

September 21, 2016

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Written By Joanne H. Badr
If you are a private landowner in North Carolina, you may not be aware that you owe a certain duty of care not only…
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North Carolina Court Clarifies Deadlines to Set Aside Fraudulent Conveyances

September 15, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
  Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, in the case of KB Aircraft Acquisition, LLC v. Berry, et al., clarified the time limit…
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The End of Family Business Valuation Discounts?

September 1, 2016

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Written By John R. Sloan
Proposed Treasury Regulations Prompt Immediate Action The Threat to Planning with Family Business Interests: Recently proposed regulations threaten a powerful planning technique – the…

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