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"You Can't Say That!" Or Can You? Words of Protest on Company-Provided Apparel Under the National Labor Relations Act

Written By Grant B. Osborne and Genesis E. Torres

Few governmental agencies can require private employers to permit their employees to say things on the job, in the presence of customers and co-workers, that employers don’t like. But the National Labor Relations Boa…

Media Mention: Olivia Lewis Talks How to File a DBA with CNN Underscored

In the business world, a "doing business as" (DBA) name is a crucial tool. It allows you to operate under a different name than your official business title. Olivia Lewis, a business attorney, recently shared her insights…

Ward and Smith and Attorneys Recognized in WTR 1000 2024

Ward and Smith and four of its attorneys have been recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000)—the world's leading guide to trademark professionals and firms—as leaders in intellectual property in…

Media Mention: Lynwood Evans Secures $5.1 Million Settlement in Personal Injury Case

NC Lawyers Weekly recently highlighted a substantial $5.1 million settlement in a personal injury case handled by personal injury attorney Lynwood Evans. The case centered around a plaintiff who suffered a severe head inj…

Celebrating the New Bern Chamber's 125 Years in Business

It will be a night to remember, and we're thrilled to help the New Bern Chamber of Commerce celebrate a remarkable milestone of 125 years in business. It will take place at its Annual Celebration and Award Ceremony o…

Prescribing Professionalism: Avoiding Romance in the Medical Workplace

Written By Amy G. Fitzhugh and Devon D. Williams

In the high-stress, life-or-death environment of the medical profession, Cupid's love arrow can strike about as quickly as an infection. But before letting the heart do the rounds, it's imperative to consider the legal pr…