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NC Courts Step Into the Digital Age With E-Filing Rollout: A Look at the Progress

July 7, 2023

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Written By Payton Collier Bullard
The rollout of a statewide electronic court filing system called Odyssey Integrated Case Management System, or Odyssey ICMS, is officially underway.  For some attorneys…
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Angela Doughty Elected Vice-Chair of the NCBA Privacy & Data Security Section

July 6, 2023

Attorney Angela Doughty was recently named Vice-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Privacy & Data Security Section. Angela brings extensive expertise to…
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Economic Growth and Disclosure Laws: Financial Insights From the Annual Factoring Conference

July 5, 2023

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
Recently, I had the privilege to attend the 29th Annual Factoring Conference in New Orleans. This annual conference is a unique event presented by…
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Lance P. Martin Named a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

July 3, 2023

Bankruptcy attorney Lance P. Martin has been appointed as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District…
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SCOTUS Raises Bar for Employers Confronted by Employees’ Requests for Religious Accommodation

June 30, 2023

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Written By Avery J. Locklear and Grant B. Osborne
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion issued yesterday in Groff vs. Dejoy, changed the standard that most employers must consider and apply…
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Amy Fitzhugh Named Professional Licensing Practice Group Co-Chair

June 29, 2023

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of attorney Amy Fitzhugh as co-chair of its Professional Licensing Practice Group. She joins Jim…
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Ward and Smith Achieves Digital Transformation with Fliplet, Charles Collins Speaks on Success

June 28, 2023

Ward and Smith found an ideal remedy to optimize their company operations and performance while staying in tune with the ever-evolving user needs. Leveraging…

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