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North Carolina Product Liability Law

January 26, 2017

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

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. …

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Twenty-seven Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Recognized as 2017 “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”

January 20, 2017

Twenty-seven Ward and Smith, P.A. attorneys have been recognized as “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” in the 2017 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers…

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The Basics of 1031 Exchanges – Part One

January 16, 2017

Written By Lee C. Hodge

This is part one of a two-part series on Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax-Deferred property exchanges. This first article will provide an overview…

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Flipping the Script: Court holds that a Lender can sue a Borrower for Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices

January 12, 2017

Written By Lance P. Martin

Recently, in Makadia v. Continental Waste Management, LLC, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina considered a matter that…