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A Paradigm Shift in Consumer Collections: How the CFPB’s Final Rule is Certain to Affect Creditors and Debt Collectors

November 3, 2021

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a dense federal statute that governs debt collection.  If you have read some of my previous…
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Jamie Norment Elected President of the NC Electric Membership Corporation Counsel Association

November 2, 2021

Attorney Jamie Norment has been tapped to lead the North Carolina EMC Counsel Association. He was elected President in October and will serve a…
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Grant Osborne to Speak at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2021 Annual Meeting

November 1, 2021

Labor and employment attorney Grant Osborne has been invited to speak at the largest gathering of ophthalmologists: the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2021 Annual…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the American Cancer Society Pinehurst Golf Classic

November 1, 2021

We will be golfing for a great cause on November 8.  The American Cancer Society is hosting its inaugural Pinehurst Golf Classic. Attendees can play…
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Do a Double Take: Unraveling OSHA’s New Emergency Temporary Standard

October 29, 2021

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Written By X. Lightfoot
This is article is part of a series summarizing key topics discussed at Ward and Smith’s Fall Employment Law Update Webinar. Several Ward and Smith attorneys…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association Fall Conference

October 29, 2021

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association (NCBIWA) 24th Annual Conference, from November 4 – 5 at…