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Commercial Real Estate Sellers: Hire Your Own Attorney!

Written By J. Drake Brinkley

Does a seller of commercial real estate really need an attorney?  I get asked this question often, and the resounding answer is "yes!" Often, sellers of commercial real estate assume they can rely on the buyer's atto…

Angela Doughty Appointed Chair of NCBA Privacy & Data Security Section

Attorney Angela Doughty has been appointed Chair of the Privacy & Data Security Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). This new role follows her previous position as vice Chair. Her one-year term began o…

FAQ: What Medical Practices Need to Know Regarding Communicating with Patients via Telephone and Text

Written By J. Michael Fields

Every day, physicians, medical practice managers, and administrative professionals call their trusted attorneys with a "quick question" about the legality of a new approach to ensure patients come to their appointments on …

Media Mention: Laura Hudson on Client Focus and Successful Content Marketing

Ward and Smith's Chief Marketing Officer, Laura Hudson, recently shared her expertise on successful content marketing strategies during a Zoom session with JD Supra clients. Drawing from over a decade of experience, Laura…

I Still Have Not Found What I Am Looking For: Finding the Right Records

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

Although a nonprofit corporation does not have to file an annual report, its members do have statutory inspection rights similar to those of the shareholders of a business corporation. Rarely, however, do members or the b…

Our July Focus: Legal Rights, Responsibilies, and Regulations

The July theme of Legal Rights, Responsibilities, and Regulations promotes awareness of legal rights, ethical responsibilities, and the regulations that govern our businesses. Defamation 101 for Community Associations by…