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BASE Names Sam Franck as Board Chairman

The Business Alliance for a Sound Economy (BASE) has elected real estate attorney Sam Franck as the organization's new Board Chair for 2019. He previously served as Vice Chairman. Founded in 2003, the BASE advocates for s…

NC CBD Companies Take Notice: NC Dept. of Agriculture Issues CBD Advisory

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

The Agriculture Act of 2018 legalized hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol, or "CBD," on the Federal level by removing both substances from the definition of "marijuana" under the Controlled Substances Act of 1972. But, that…

Deana Labriola to Moderate ACG Panel

Business attorney Deana Labriola will moderate a panel for the Association for Corporate Growth on Thursday, February 21.  The event, split into two parts, is designed to give attendees multiple perspective…

Can I Recover Attorneys' Fees in Bankruptcy?

Written By Lance P. Martin

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit — which covers federal courts in North Carolina — recently handed a big victory to lenders whose borrowers file for bankruptcy protection.  In Sum…

They Are Taking Our Common Area!

Written By Ryal W. Tayloe and Allen N. Trask, III

The power of eminent domain, also referred to as condemnation, refers to the power of the government or other quasi-governmental entity, such as a utility company, to take private property for a public purpose.  The …

Preregister for Ward and Smith's 2019 Employment Law Symposium

Are you drowning in HR issues?  Let us be your lifeline!  Preregister now for our 2019 Employment Law Symposium on Friday, May 3 at the Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. The Symposium is a half-day program designe…