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Understanding Grandparents’ Rights to Custody and Visitation of a Child in North Carolina

July 9, 2024

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Written By Melody J. King
Grandparents may seek custody of, or visitation with, a minor child. However, custody and visitation, although often used interchangeably, are not synonyms under North…
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Should I Care About the Purdue Pharma Decision?

July 8, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
On June 27, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided the Purdue Pharma appeal. In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court held that a…
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Defamation 101 for Community Associations

July 5, 2024

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It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at…
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Dive into Ponzi Schemes with Ward and Smith’s Special Assets Webinar: Register Now

July 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for July 17! We invite you to join a vital and enlightening webinar as part of their Summer School Series – the…
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What Landowners Need to Know About Solar Farm Leases in North Carolina

July 2, 2024

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
  In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Renewable Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (“Standards”), which required that all investor-owned utilities in the…
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Cheers to this! Good News for the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Industry

June 29, 2024

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Written By Tyler J. Russell
Senate Bill 527: ABC Omnibus has been adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and is heading to Governor Cooper for signature.  This legislation,…
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It Just Got More Difficult to Qualify For Subchapter V Bankruptcy

June 28, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which took effect four years ago, creates a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11…