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Dress to Impress at New Bern Heart Ball, Sponsored by Ward and Smith

Get ready for a night of elegance and heartfelt support at the New Bern Heart Ball! Join us on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 6 pm to 11 pm, at the Maola at Riverside in New Bern, NC, to support the American Heart Assoc…

The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part III

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Erica B. E. Rogers

As a reminder, the FTC Endorsement Guides describe how the FTC evaluates whether certain advertisements are false and misleading under Section 5 of the FTC Act.  Businesses should care about the FTC Endorsement Guide…

Zac Lamb to Speak at the Land of the Sky Estate Planning Council Meeting

Get ready for a compelling discussion on business succession planning with Ward and Smith Trusts and Estates attorney and Business Succession Practice Group leader Zac Lamb at the Land of the Sky Estate Planning Council Me…

Angela Doughty to Speak at the NCBA Paralegal Division's Power Hour on AI

On Wednesday, January 24th, at noon, don't miss your chance to embark on an enlightening Power Hour with privacy attorney Angela Doughty, CIPP/US. This virtual event, hosted by the ethics committee of the North Carolina B…

The Wait Is Over! The USDOL's 2024 New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA

Written By X. Lightfoot

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") issued a final rule to provide guidance to employers in determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair…

Amy Wang to Lead Fireside Chat with NC DEMLR Division Director at NC Chamber Conference

Get ready for the North Carolina Chamber's 2024 Environmental Compliance Conference! Environmental attorney Amy Wang will lead an insightful discussion with Toby Vinson, Interim Director of the Di…