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Ryan K. Simmons Joins Ward and Smith, P.A.

May 17, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Ryan K. Simmons to the Firm’s New Bern office.  Mr. Simmons’ practice currently is limited…
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Property Owners Association Considerations for Incomplete Developments

May 8, 2010

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Written By Samuel B. Franck
Incomplete Developments – Property Owners Association Considerations The recent economic storm has left many incomplete real estate developments in North Carolina, and that number…
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Prudent Bidding on Real Estate at a Foreclosure Sale

April 23, 2010

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
A Binding Contract In a traditional real estate purchase transaction, a willing buyer and a willing seller enter into a negotiated contract which customarily…
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It’s Finally Here! The IRS Unveils the Section 409A Deferred Compensation Document Correction Program

April 4, 2010

After years of delay, the IRS started 2010 off right by releasing Notice 2010-6 (“Notice 2010-6”) which implements a correction program for deferred compensation…
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North Carolina Agribusiness Suffers as a Result of the Flu

April 1, 2010

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Written By William S. Durr
In April 2009, an influenza virus infection identified as “novel 2009 H1N1” or, simply, the “H1N1 virus,” was detected in humans in North America. …