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Madeline Lipe Williams and Amy Wang to Speak at the 2022 CAI-NC Annual Conference and Expo

August 8, 2022

Community association attorney Madeline Lipe Williams and environmental law attorney Amy Wang are teaming up for a presentation for one of the premier gatherings for North Carolina community association…
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Teamwork Can Sometimes Make the Dream Work: How to Properly Maintain the Protections of Common Interest Doctrine in North Carolina

August 5, 2022

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Parties to a lawsuit often find themselves on the “same side of the courtroom” as other entities or individuals. In these instances, where a…
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Will Oden Named NCBA Dispute Resolution Section Vice Chair

August 4, 2022

Attorney Will Oden has been elected vice chair of the North Carolina Bar Association (NBCA) Dispute Resolution Section. His term ends in 2023.  The…
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So You Want to Start a Business? 10 Legal Steps to Create a Successful Business Entity

August 3, 2022

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Written By Lee C. Hodge and Olivia G. Lewis
Once you have a business idea, creating a business entity may seem daunting from a legal standpoint. However, setting up your business with thoughtful…
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Celebrating the Religious Community Services of New Bern

August 2, 2022

Happy birthday to the Religious Community Services of New Bern. The organization turns 40 this month, and it’s celebrating four decades of service with…
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Ward and Smith Launches Business-Focused Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) Practice

August 1, 2022

Ward and Smith, P.A. recently launched its Name, Image, and Likeness, or “NIL” Practice Group.   Group attorneys focus on assisting NIL collectives, marketing…