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The Importance of Construction Contracts and Items to Consider When Preparing Construction Contracts

January 30, 2017

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
It’s important for parties entering into any significant economic transaction to have written contracts.  This is especially true for construction projects which are, by…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Soccer Tournament

January 27, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor the Pitt-Greenville Soccer Association (PGSA) Bojangles’ Beast of the East soccer tournament taking place on January…
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The Basics of 1031 Exchanges – Part Two: Structuring Partnership/LLC 1031 Exchange Cash-out Transactions

January 26, 2017

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Written By Lee C. Hodge
This is part two of a two-part series on Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions.  The first article provided an overview of…
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North Carolina Product Liability Law

January 26, 2017

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Written By Jeremy M. Wilson
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Tryon Palace’s Winterfeast

January 25, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a platinum sponsor of Tryon Palace’s Winterfeast: Oysters, Brews, and Comfort Foods on Friday, January 25. …
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Trademark Attorney Angela Doughty Listed in World Trademark Review 1000

January 24, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that Angela Doughty has been listed in the World Trademark Review (“WTR”) 1000.  Now in its…
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New Stormwater Rules Effective January 1, 2017

January 23, 2017

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Written By Amy P. Wang
Stormwater management is a concern across the country.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency renewed municipal stormwater as one of its National Enforcement Initiatives. …