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What Is An Easement, How Do You Get One, And What Is It Good For?

December 10, 2014

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
You own land.  Is it possible for someone else to have the right to use your land without your permission and maybe against your…
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I Really Don’t Like My Neighbor’s Tenants: Issues With The Use And Enforceability Of Rental Restrictions In Homeowners’ Associations

December 3, 2014

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
It is an all too common situation, especially in coastal communities, mountain retreats, and college towns:  You bought a home in a planned community…
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ACA Alert: Be Wary Of “Skinny” Health Insurance Plans For 2015

November 21, 2014

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Written By Devon D. Williams
So-called “skinny” or “bare bones” employer health plans generally do not provide coverage to employees for in-patient hospitalization services or physician services (or both). …
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Resolving Your Property Zoning Problems

November 12, 2014

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Written By Eric J. Remington
What do you do when you’ve found the perfect location for your business or project, but you discover that it’s not properly zoned for…
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Ward and Smith Welcomes Meredith Jo Alcoke

November 12, 2014

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Meredith Jo Alcoke has joined the Firm and works from the New Bern office.  Ms. Alcoke’s…
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Two and Done? The Court of Appeals Suggests That Lenders May Only Get Two Shots at Foreclosure

November 10, 2014

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Written By Norman J. Leonard and Lance P. Martin
Have you ever started a foreclosure, only to work something out with your borrower and dismiss the proceeding?  Have you ever done that twice? …
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Ward and Smith Receives 2015 “Best Law Firm” Rankings

November 6, 2014

Ward and Smith has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for 2015 by U.S. News and Best Lawyers®.  Firms included in the 2015…

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