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Summer Associates Welcomed at Ward and Smith, P.A.

June 13, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. recently welcomed our 2016 Summer Associates. The Summer Associate Program is the centerpiece of Ward and Smith’s recruiting program and…

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A Win for Creditors: Supreme Court Expands the Meaning of Actual Fraud for Bankruptcy Discharge

June 3, 2016

Written By Lance P. Martin

The United States Supreme Court recently decided a case that will be a powerful tool for lenders dealing with borrowers who engage in schemes…

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Veteran Legal Marketer Joins Ward and Smith, P.A.

June 3, 2016

Laura Hudson recently joined Ward and Smith as the Director of Marketing and Business Development. She brings 18 years of legal marketing experience to…

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Can a Judge Force You to Pay Your Child’s Private School Tuition?

June 2, 2016

In some circumstances, the answer is “yes.” In North Carolina, a court considering a parent’s child support obligation initially consults the North Carolina Child…

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Municipalities, Farmers, and Manufacturers Targeted by EPA’s New Enforcement Initiatives

June 2, 2016

Written By Amy P. Wang

Municipalities and those involved in animal feeding and food manufacturing operations take heed: heightened EPA scrutiny is coming your way! Every three years, the…

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How Non-Probate Assets Can Affect Your Estate Plan: A Few Cautionary Tales

June 1, 2016

Written By Virginia S. Carter and Peter B. von Stein

When you think about the control of your possessions and assets after your death, you probably think of a Will and probate. A Will…

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Reasonable Compensation Issues Remain On the IRS Radar

May 27, 2016

Many professional service corporations (“PSC”) such as law firms, accounting firms, and medical practices are organized and taxed as C-corporations. The earnings of a…