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In Chapter 7, Lowballing Your Assets Can Cost You Your Bankruptcy Discharge

June 20, 2018

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Written By Lance P. Martin
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit—which covers North Carolina—recently decided a case that will have bankruptcy debtors thinking twice about…
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Steve Long Joins Go Global NC Board of Directors as Ex Officio

June 19, 2018

The UNC Board of Governors appointed tax attorney Steve Long to the Go Global NC Board of Directors. Long has been serving as an…
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Ward and Smith Celebrates Leadership Raleigh’s Graduating Class

June 18, 2018

Ward and Smith is delighted to support a special graduation reception that encourages leadership skills and community involvement. Leadership Raleigh, a program dedicated to…
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USPTO Issues New Patent Eligibility Guidance in Berkheimer Memorandum

June 15, 2018

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Written By Ryan K. Simmons
After the United States Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int’l, many inventors and patent practitioners were left…
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Employment Law Symposium Insights: Dealing with Workplace Discrimination

June 13, 2018

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Written By Devon D. Williams
This is the first in a series of articles summarizing key topics discussed at Ward and Smith’s 2018 Employment Law Symposium. Recently, Thomas M.…
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Media Mention: Whitney Campbell Christensen Testifies on Digital Ad Disclosure Bill

June 13, 2018

A bill that would require “paid for” labels on political ads posted on social media moved a step closer to becoming law. Ward and…