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41 Ward and Smith Attorneys Named to “Best Lawyers in America®” for 2021

August 20, 2020

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that nearly half of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by one of the most respected and trusted…

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Panelists Talk Diversity and Inclusion From Personal and Professional Perspectives

August 19, 2020

Written By Emily G. Massey

Two panelists and an employment attorney delved deep into some of the tricky issues that companies can face as they seek to strengthen their…

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Media Mention: X. Lightfoot and Devon Williams Featured in Business North Carolina

August 18, 2020

The August issue of Business North Carolina has valuable information for employers from labor and employment attorneys X. Lightfoot and Devon Williams. They wrote an…

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Media Mention: NASBP’s Blog Features Article Written by Jason Strickland

August 17, 2020

The National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is sharing an article written by construction litigator Jason Strickland with its members. The organization recently…

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40,979 Reasons Not to “Press Charges” Against a Debtor in Bankruptcy

August 14, 2020

Written By Lance P. Martin

It is a cardinal sin to attempt to collect a debt or repossess collateral after a borrower files bankruptcy. Bankruptcy triggers the automatic stay…

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Jeremy Wilson Elected to NCAJ’s Board of Governors

August 13, 2020

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For Employers: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Title VII Ruling

August 12, 2020

Written By X. Lightfoot and Devon D. Williams

Understanding the Supreme Court’s Narrow Title VII/LGBTQ Ruling On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS” or the “Court”) ruled in…