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740,000 Reasons to Think Twice Before Putting a Company in Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

A recent decision from a bankruptcy court in Delaware provides a cautionary tale about the risks of involuntary bankruptcy.  In the Delaware case, the debtor managed a group of investment funds. The business was all …

Take Flight at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber March Power Luncheon

Mark your calendars for the soaring Greenville-Pitt County Chamber March 2024 Power Luncheon, brought to you by Ward and Smith! Join us on Tuesday, March 19, as Mark Meno, Executive Director at Fleet Readiness Center…

Angela Doughty to Participate in AI Panel at the 2024 Campbell Law Review Symposium

Attorney Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, will be a featured panelist at the 2024 Campbell Law Review Symposium on Thursday, March 21.  The event promises a comprehensive exploration of the impending AI revolution in th…

What is the Federal Trade Commission's Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule (CARS Rule)?

Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

The Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") new Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, known as the CARS Rule (the "Rule"), is a comprehensive initiative aimed at bringing transparency and fairness to the car buying…

Jenny Boyer Recognized as a Top Author by JD Supra with 2024 Readers' Choice Award

JD Supra, the go-to platform for legal insights, has presented trusts and estates attorney Jenny Boyer with its prestigious 2024 Readers' Choice Award. This honor recognizes top authors and firms for their thought leaders…

Madeline Lipe Williams and Amy Wooten to Speak at CAI-NC's Community Association Law Day 2024

Mark your calendars! On March 15, join distinguished attorneys from Ward and Smith, Madeline Lipe Williams and Amy Wooten, as they grace the virtual stage at the 2024 Community Association Law Day. Hosted by the North Car…