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Estate Planning Resolutions for 2021

December 29, 2020

Written By Peter B. von Stein

The holiday season soon will have come and gone, and many of us will be glad to begin turning the page on the unprecedented…

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New Relief Bill: What Small Businesses Need to Know about PPP Now

December 28, 2020

On December 27, 2020, President Trump approved a $900 billion relief bill. In it, Congress appropriates funds to help small businesses, nonprofits, and venues…

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Valuable Advice for Women in Law

December 23, 2020

Written By Melissa Forshey Schwind

In recent years, efforts to recruit and retain more women in the legal profession have started to slowly move the needle towards a more…

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Grant Osborne Recognized as a 2020 “Go To Thought Leader” by the National Law Review

December 23, 2020

The National Law Review (NLR) recognizes labor and employment attorney Grant Osborne as a 2020 “Go To Thought Leader.” It’s an honor reserved for less than…

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Media Mention: NASBP’s Blog Features Article by Bill Durr

December 21, 2020

The National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is sharing insights from Ward and Smith’s 2020 Construction Conference with its members. The organization recently…

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Hemp Suits: Proactive Risk Management is Key

December 16, 2020

Written By Chris S. Edwards and Amy H. Wooten

Business transactions come with the risk that litigation may arise at some point in the life of the parties’ dealings. Transactions involving hemp—whether pertaining…

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Webinar: Community Association Building Blocks – Navigating Litigation with Directors & Officers Coverage

December 14, 2020

Nearly 30 percent of North Carolinians reside in a community association of some sort. And these associations, be that a condominium or single-family community, share…