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North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Boilerplate Waiver and Release Language to Defeat Lender Liability

January 4, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Recently, in Ussery v. BB&T, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion that provides a powerful weapon for lenders.  The North Carolina Supreme…
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Eighteen Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Business North Carolina’s 2016 Legal Elite

January 4, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the inclusion of 18 of its attorneys in Business North Carolina‘s Legal Elite.  Less than 3…
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Drone On – May I See Your Flight Registration Please?

December 18, 2015

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Written By Alexander C. Dale
***PLEASE NOTE:  On May 19, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion that vacated the…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Included in North Carolina Bar Association’s 100% Club

December 14, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a member of the North Carolina Bar Association’s (“NCBA”) 100% Club.  The 100% Club is a…
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The Sticks And Stones Of Internet Libel: What Legal Recourse Do You Have If An Anonymous Internet Poster Defames Your Business?

December 4, 2015

The Internet makes it relatively easy for anyone to anonymously post negative and untrue comments about your business.  If you discover that someone is…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Announces Another Board Certified Specialist in Family Law

December 4, 2015

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that family law attorney, Lauren Taylor Arnette, has been qualified as a Board Certified Specialist in…
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Company-Paid Personal Expenses May Be Income For Determining Child Support Obligations

November 24, 2015

It is not uncommon for an employer or an owner of a closely-held business to provide an employee, company member, or corporate officer with…