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The Continued Attack on Non-Competes

February 2, 2024

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Under California law, it has been the longstanding policy that non-compete restrictions are generally void and unenforceable, subject to narrow exceptions.  At the end…
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Protecting Your Family Business for When Marriages End

February 2, 2024

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Love may be eternal, but all relationships on this earth are guaranteed to end at some point. In fact, we know with certainty that…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at ASAP’s 2024 Business of Farming Conference

February 1, 2024

Attorneys Jenny Boyer, Bill Durr, and Avery Locklear will speak at the 2024 Business of Farming Conference hosted by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) on Saturday, February…
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Attorney Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2024 Community Association Law Seminar

January 31, 2024

Attorney Adam Beaudoin is set to take the stage at the 2024 Community Association Law Seminar, taking place from February 14-17, 2024, in Las…
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Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell to Speak at 2024 Business Law Section Program

January 30, 2024

  Attorneys Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell are set to deliver a compelling presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) 2024 Business Law…
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Condominium Governance: Unpacking the Implications of Alexander v. Burkey for Condominium Associations

January 29, 2024

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Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Alexander v. Burkey, 894 S.E.2d 291 (2023).  The Court…
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Deciphered Insights: Labor and Employment Legal Considerations

January 26, 2024

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Written By Devon D. Williams
Five Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates related to employment law, including non-compete agreements, unionization efforts, pregnancy laws, and overtime rules for exempt employees,…