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Tax Considerations When Bringing on a New Partner or Investor for Closely Held Businesses

July 21, 2026

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Written By David P. Heeren
Adding a partner or outside investor to your business can be an important step toward growth, but it also triggers tax implications that deserve…
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Jeremy Wilson Elected to North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors

July 21, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been elected to a three-year at-large term on the North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors. The…
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Open for Business at Home: What North Carolina’s New Home-Based Business Law Means for Local Governments, HOAs, and Property Owners

July 20, 2026

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The way people work has changed dramatically over the past several years. Remote work, consulting, online retail, and other home-based businesses have become an…
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Norman Leonard Selected to Serve on NCBA Bankruptcy Law Section Council

July 20, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Norman Leonard has been asked to serve on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section…
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Don’t Ignore a “Cease and Desist” Letter

July 17, 2026

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Ostriches do not actually bury their heads in the sand when frightened, but they do run away from or otherwise avoid conflict. Crows, however,…
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The CIPA Demand Letter Wave: How One Serial Litigant Is Turning Basic Websites Into a Tsunami of Lawsuits

If your business has a website with a search bar, a chat widget, a contact form, or Google Analytics, you may already be a…
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Adam Beaudoin and Madeline Williams to Speak at the CAI-NC 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

July 16, 2026

Community associations attorneys Adam Beaudoin and Madeline Williams will speak at the 2026 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo, taking place August 13-14, 2026, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The…