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Planning for Long-term Care: The Ten Most Common Mistakes

August 1, 2011

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Written By Gregory T. Peacock
The need for long-term care is on the mind of all seniors.  Many are concerned that such care will drain their finances.  Those with…
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Rehab: It’s Not Just for Celebrities Anymore

August 1, 2011

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Written By Will Oden
Shows such as Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew have captivated American television audiences for some time.  While this guilty pleasure certainly evokes sympathy and…
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Craven Community College Board of Trustees to Name Boardroom for Attorney David L. Ward, Jr.

August 1, 2011

Craven Community College has announced plans to honor longtime College attorney David L. Ward, Jr. by naming the Boardroom in the Brock Administration Building…
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Patent Reform Legislation…The Race is On!

July 9, 2011

On June 23, 2011, the House passed what may become the most significant reform of United States patent law since the Patent Act of…
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Employers Must Act Now to Comply With May 24, 2011, EEOC Disablity Regulations

June 29, 2011

On September 25, 2008, President George W. Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) into law.  Congress’s stated intent for passing the…
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Seeing Red in Green Building Issues

June 13, 2011

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Written By Amy P. Wang
Green building, the use of construction processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building’s life cycle, has become a big business. …
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An Essential Brick and Its Chip: A Refresher on Payment Bond Claims Under the Miller Act and the “Little Miller Act”

May 24, 2011

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
Introduction One of the first things an aspiring construction attorney typically encounters is the availability of the lien right, its value as a tool,…