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Ward and Smith, P.A. Expands Government Relations Practice

July 5, 2012

Ward and Smith, P.A. announced today that it continues to position its government relations team for success with the addition of Angie D. Harris…
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Do Subjective Preservation Standards Trump Objective Zoning Standards?

June 28, 2012

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Written By Eric J. Remington
Numerous North Carolina municipalities and counties have established historic preservation commissions (“HPCs”). Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Chpt. 160A, Art. 19, Part 3C, HPCs…
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Two Ward and Smith, P.A. Staff Members Recognized by ILTA

June 15, 2012

Ward and Smith, P.A. congratulates J. Robert Hand and Charles O. Collins for their recognition by the International Legal Technology Association (“ILTA”).  Robert Hand, IT Coordinator,…
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Proposed Changes to Tax Laws May Reshape Estate Planning Landscape

June 6, 2012

President Obama’s desired modifications to federal wealth transfer tax laws may limit your future estate planning, but you still have many tax saving opportunities…
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SPECIAL BULLETIN: Intelligent Beer: Tapping Into Intellectual Property

You are a successful brewer with a good quality beer, but how can you safeguard your success from imitators and solidify your relationship with…
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Michael L. Miller Recognized for Twenty-five Years of Board Certification

May 29, 2012

Michael L. Miller recently was recognized by the North Carolina State Bar for 25 years of being a board certified specialist in Estate Planning and…
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Need a Manufacturing Facility, but Don’t Want to Own One? Try Contract Manufacturing and a Comprehensive Agreement

May 24, 2012

Developing and marketing products is your expertise, not owning and operating a manufacturing facility.  You want to engage a third-party manufacturer to manufacture your…