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Essential Reading for Employers: Labor and Employment Highlights of 2024

December 27, 2024

  As 2024 draws to a close, we’re revisiting some of the standout articles written by our labor and employment attorneys this year. These…
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Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Requirements Reinstated

December 26, 2024

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Editor’s Note: This article has been revised to include the latest updates regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On December 26, 2024, the Fifth…
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Jamie Norment Elected to State Law Resources Board of Directors

December 26, 2024

Attorney Jamie Norment has been elected to the Board of Directors for State Law Resources, Inc. (SLR), a national network of independent law and…
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A Year in Review: Ward and Smith’s Most Read Legal Insights in 2024

December 23, 2024

As we prepare to close out 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the articles that captured the attention of our readers this…
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Ward and Smith’s Year in Review: Celebrating Excellence, Resilience, and Growth in 2024

December 20, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year defined by Hurricane Helene, many new faces, and industry recognition for our attorneys.…
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Community Associations Legislative Update: 2023 – 2024 Legislative Session

December 19, 2024

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The North Carolina General Assembly finally concluded an extremely busy 2023-2024 legislative session on December 13, 2024. Several bills introduced during this session had…
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Ward and Smith Protects Export Tax Credits for Philip Morris USA in North Carolina Supreme Court

December 18, 2024

Ward and Smith attorneys Alex Dale and Chris Edwards achieved a major victory in the Supreme Court of North Carolina for Philip Morris USA,…