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Register for our Labor and Employment Webinar

February 2, 2021

What changes can employers expect in 2021? Join our Employment Law team on February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for an in-depth discussion on…
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New Staff Internship Program to Increase Diverse Talent Pipeline

February 1, 2021

At Ward and Smith, our commitment to our clients is inseparable from our dedication to building a workforce that’s truly reflective of the communities…
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The Exemption Also Rises (But Could Set Soon)

January 29, 2021

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Written By John R. Sloan
The amount that you can give to your children during life or leave to them after death estate tax-free currently is at a historically…
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Devon Williams Joins Diversity Panel at the 2021 Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section CLE

January 29, 2021

Co-Managing Director, Devon Williams, will be a featured panelist at the 2021 Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section CLE, hosted by the North Carolina…
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More Breathing Room for Commercial Tenants in Bankruptcy

January 28, 2021

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Written By Lance P. Martin
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CAA”) took effect on December 27, 2020.  The mammoth spending and COVID-19 pandemic relief bill contains provisions related…
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Ward and Smith is a 2021 Data Privacy Day Champion

January 28, 2021

Ward and Smith today announce our continued support of being conscientious stewards of personal information, by becoming a 2021 Data Privacy Day Champion. January…
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Media Mention: Bill Durr’s Article featured on WRAL TechWire

January 26, 2021

  The new year welcomed some good news for business owners still facing the financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program received…