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Death and Taxes for North Carolina Business Owners

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer and Matthew W. Thompson

Changing tax laws, political uncertainty, and the whole family at Thanksgiving can take us on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs.  But savvy business owners (and their estate planning counsel) know that – in…

Our November Focus: Family Matters

November focuses on "Family Matters," covering crucial topics impacting families: closely held businesses, life changes, divorce, death, child custody, and estate planning. And A Partridge In A Pear Tree: Navigating the H…

Ward and Smith’s Co-Managing Directors Recognized as NC Lawyers Weekly 2024 Managing Partners to Watch

For the second consecutive year, Brad Evans and Devon Williams, Ward and Smith's Co-Managing Directors, have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Managing Partners to Watch list by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. T…

Attorney Mike McIntyre Honored with NCBIWA's Hero of the Coast Award

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been honored with the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association's (NCBIWA) Hero of the Coast Award. Mike McIntyre receives the Hero of the Coast Award from North Tops…

Reflections from the 2024 AJEI Summit: A Focus on Appellate Innovation and Integrity

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit was an enriching experience, offering deep insights into the evolving dynamics of…

Turning Back Overtime – Texas Judge Strikes Down Salary Threshold Increase

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

A federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") rule that drastically increased the minimum salary thresholds for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees (the "EAP Exempt…