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Media Mention: Lance Martin’s SBA Article Featured in The Coleman Report

November 21, 2019

The Coleman Report, a small business banking news source, recently featured an article written by bankruptcy attorney Lance Martin. The publication posted to its…
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Gobble Gobble! Ward and Smith Sponsors Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser

November 21, 2019

Before you fill up on your Thanksgiving meal, burn off some calories at the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K, presented by the…
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Hemp’s Storied Past – and (Potentially) Bright Future – in North Carolina

November 20, 2019

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Hemp has long held a prominent place in our nation’s agricultural history.  Hemp was a staple crop in Colonial America. It was present on…
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Hot Diggity Dog! Ward and Smith Adds Pet Health Insurance Benefit

November 19, 2019

Ward and Smith recently announced that the firm is offering discounted pet health insurance through The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…
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Ward and Smith Supports ‘Experience The Block’ Fundraiser

November 19, 2019

The communities where we live and work are important to us. That’s why we are thrilled to support “Experience the Block,” a celebration showcasing the…
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Media Mention: X. Lightfoot and Jerry Sayre Featured in HR Professionals Magazine

November 18, 2019

HR Professionals Magazine recently featured an article written by labor and employment attorneys X. Lightfoot and Jerry Sayre. “Can an Employee be Fired for…
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Lifetime Transfers of Family Business Interests: An Estate Tax Planning Opportunity in Uncertain Political Times

November 15, 2019

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Written By Peter B. von Stein
When a family business owner’s goal is to ultimately pass ownership of the business on to the next generation, business succession planning and the…