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Whitney Campbell Christensen Elected President of NCPLA

Government relations attorney Whitney Campbell Christensen has been elected President of the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association ("NCPLA") at the organization's 2023 Annual Meeting last week. She assumed thi…

Taking Strides to Save Lives - Join Ward and Smith for the 2023 Cape Fear Heart Walk

Join us in taking a bold stride towards living healthier lives at the 2023 Cape Fear Health Walk this Saturday, October 28th! The American Heart Association's annual event seeks to raise funds for life-saving researc…

Plaintiffs Attorneys on What Employers Should Know Today

Written By X. Lightfoot and Avery J. Locklear

In a discussion led by employment law attorney Will Oden, two experienced North Carolina employment attorneys who represent employees shared insights on their respective practices representing employees, and best practices…

Lynwood Evans to Address Camp Lejeune Litigation at Lawyers Alumni Network Annual Luncheon

Attend the Lawyer Alumni Network Annual Luncheon on Friday, October 27, to explore and gain a greater understanding of the Camp Lejeune water contamination legal case. Hosted by the NC State University Alumni Association,…

Grow Your Legal Knowledge with Allen Trask at the Southeast Strawberry Expo!

Discover the latest legal insights with attorney Allen Trask at the Southeast Strawberry Expo. From November 8-10, Charlotte, NC, will play host to the three-day extravaganza of workshops and educational sessions, plus a …

Purchases and Sales of an Incorporated Business: Asset Acquisitions and Stock Sales

Written By John D. Perry

There are two primary ways to structure the taxable purchase and sale of an incorporated business.  The parties may engage in an asset acquisition, in which the buyer purchases assets directly from the target corpora…