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WOTUS Whiplash

September 22, 2021

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Written By Amy P. Wang
The ongoing saga of how to define “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) continues.  In this latest installment, we have, in effect, time-traveled back…
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Media Mention: WRAL TechWire Features COVID-19 Vaccinations Article Written By Will Oden and Hayley Wells

September 21, 2021

Mandatory vaccines.  It’s a hot topic that threatens to boil over after the Biden Administration announced a new six-pronged national strategy to combat COVID-19.…
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To Meet (In Person) or Not To Meet (In Person)…That is the Question: North Carolina Makes Permanent the Ability for Community Associations To Meet and Vote Virtually

September 20, 2021

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The past 19 months have been a challenging time.  As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, many precautions and restrictions were put in place…
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Register for Our 2021 Fall Employment Law Update Webinar

September 20, 2021

With the constant changes in employment law, it can be easy for employers to fall behind on the latest rules and regulations affecting their…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2021 Ultimate Pre-Game Party Auction to Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs

September 17, 2021

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain’s 2021 Ultimate Pre-Game Party is going strong, but with a twist.  Due to a surge in…
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State Stormwater Program Amendments Significant for Those Affected by Post Construction Stormwater Permits

September 16, 2021

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Written By Amy P. Wang
Extensive changes to North Carolina’s stormwater runoff statute went into effect on September 16,2021 as part of Session Law 2021-158. The Stormwater Program amendments are embedded…
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Pushing the Limits: Nielson v. Schmoke Clarifies the Outer Limits of Domesticating Foreign Judgments

September 15, 2021

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision recently, providing clarity on how much time creditors have to domesticate a foreign judgment to…