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Asset Protection Planning: Where Sooner Really is Better Than Later!

August 16, 2010

Written By John R. Sloan

What is Asset Protection? In today’s litigious society, protecting assets from creditors and potential creditors has become a hot topic. Commonly filed lawsuits involve…

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Norman J. Leonard Joins Ward and Smith, P.A.

August 2, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Norman J. Leonard to the Firm’s Asheville office. Mr. Leonard earned his law degree in…

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Can I Recover My Attorneys’ Fees if I Sue?

July 25, 2010

North Carolina is a great place to live, work, and do business. Disputes arise here, however, just as they do elsewhere. When they do,…

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The Earn-Out: A Complex Issue Sometimes Requires a Complex Solution

July 16, 2010

You have built a successful business, are ready to sell it, and have found a potential purchaser. However, you and the purchaser cannot agree…

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The Tax Man Provides Some Help – New Opportunities for Tax Savings on the Sale of Intellectual Property Assets

June 24, 2010

Written By Lee C. Hodge

Many taxpayers are familiar with the term “Code § 1031 like-kind exchange” (“1031 Exchange”), but many technology executives do not realize that they can…

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Trade Secrets: Can You Identify Yours?

May 23, 2010

Written By E. Bradley Evans and Joseph A. Schouten

Most people engaged in business are aware that information which can be classified as a “trade secret” is entitled to certain protections under the…

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Asset Protection Planning: Shoot Before the Buzzer

May 19, 2010

Written By John R. Sloan

Planning for Asset Protection In today’s litigious society, protecting assets from creditors has become a hot topic. Commonly filed lawsuits involve divorce, business disputes,…