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Freedom Of Speech On Facebook®

November 19, 2013

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Written By Hayley R. Wells
A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit holds that when a public employee clicks “Like” on a…
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My Spouse Did What and I Owe How Much in Taxes?

November 6, 2013

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Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn
Filing a joint tax return seems like an innocuous and pre-determined action for most married couples.  It is important to understand what obligations come…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Receives 2014 Best Law Firm Rankings

November 1, 2013

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for 2014 by U.S. News and…
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Grant B. Osborne Elected to North Carolina Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Section Council

October 29, 2013

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that Mr. Grant B. Osborne was formally elected to the North Carolina Bar Association’s Labor and…
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Two Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Elected to New Hanover County Bar Association Board of Directors

October 25, 2013

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that on October 24, 2013, Mr. Allen N. Trask was elected President of the Board of…
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Recent IRS Ruling That All Legal Marriages Are Equal For Federal Tax Purposes Impacts Same-Sex Couples And Employers

October 23, 2013

The June 2013 United States Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor invalidated the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) that…
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CAUTION! CONSTRUCTION ZONE: A Piece-Rate Compensation System Can Be An Effective Tool For Construction Businesses, But What About Overtime?

October 21, 2013

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Written By Devon D. Williams
If your business involves construction, then you may be familiar with the concept of piece‑rate compensation.  Under this system, employees are paid based on…

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