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Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for Blended Families

April 14, 2021

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According to recent statistics, four out of every ten families are blended families.  As you might expect, estate planning for blended families is often…
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Angela Doughty and Erica Rogers Recognized as “IP Stars”

April 13, 2021

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has selected two Ward and Smith attorneys for inclusion in its 2020/21 Edition of “IP Stars.” It’s a specialist…
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ECU Chancellor to Speak at April Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

April 13, 2021

Register now for the next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon on April 20.  Dr. Philip Rogers, the 12th chancellor of East Carolina University,…
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Media Mention: Law360 Features Article Written by Melissa Forshey Schwind

April 12, 2021

Nothing beats hands-on experience.  Sometimes, that’s easier said than done, especially during a pandemic. COVID-19 has altered how law firms operate, with many choosing to let…
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What Do You Mean I Can’t Place the List of Delinquent Homeowners on the Clubhouse Door? Community Association Pitfalls: State and Federal Collection Laws

April 9, 2021

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
Whether you are a board member or a property manager for a community association (“Association”), you have probably dealt with owners that fail to…
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Media Mention: Will Oden Discusses ‘Working with Vaccines’ with the Wilmington Business Journal

April 8, 2021

A thorny legal topic for employers centers on mandatory COVID-19 vaccines. It’s an issue our labor and employment attorneys have discussed time and time again…
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To Encourage Landlords to Work with Struggling Tenants, Congress Removes a Powerful Weapon Wielded by Bankruptcy Trustees

April 7, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many tenants have seen their revenues plummet or disappear entirely as a result of state and local regulations on…