Oftentimes, individuals attempt to negotiate deals on their own without the benefit of legal advice and assistance.
At best, this can lead to certain pitfalls. At worst, this can lead to the complete invalidity of the...more
Joint ventures are a common method of undertaking construction projects in North Carolina. Through a joint venture, two companies can pool their resources and expertise to complete a project. Joint ventures are...more
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. accelerates once again, this time in the form of the "delta variant," the nation faces a shortage of nurses just when it needs them most.
North Carolina has unfortunately not...more
In October of 2020, House Bill 679 made significant changes to Rule 5 ("Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers") of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The amended Rule 5 creates two important changes....more
We all know that a person can control who will own his or her property after death by signing a will. But when questions arise as to the circumstances surrounding the signing of the will, what can be done to challenge...more
From technical competency to artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, Ward and Smith’s Director of Information Technology Charles Collins counted down the top 10 most critical technology topics for lawyers....more
Despite recent trends toward consolidation in the agricultural industry, farming generally remains a family affair. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 97 percent of all farms in the United States are...more
Technical notice requirements, grievance procedures, and other aspects of federal law and regulation make evictions by public housing authorities ("PHAs") uniquely complex. Since 1967, North Carolina law imposed an...more