As the population grows older, the costs associated with long-term care (LTC) present a significant and growing threat to the stability of agricultural operations. Without proper planning, farmland and other critical assets...more
Senate Bill 527: ABC Omnibus has been adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and is heading to Governor Cooper for signature. This legislation, if signed as expected, will bring significant reforms to the state's...more
The farmland of North Carolina cradles not only agricultural abundance but also a significant legal challenge: heirs property (also commonly known as "heirs' property" or "heir property"). This designation arises when land...more
Discovering unauthorized persons on your farm is a growing problem. Such unauthorized entry could include media news teams filming farm operations, environmental activists seeking to identify violations of various water...more
Several Ward and Smith attorneys shared legal updates related to the North Carolina Certificate of Need process, insights on professional licensing, and guidance on the dynamic landscape of employment law at a recent...more
Three Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of succession planning, estate planning, divorce, and the separation of assets.
The seminar — A Business Succession Case Study — used an interactive presentation and a...more
This week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters to five hemp companies for, in the words of the FDA, "illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD)." The warning letters and additional...more
Techlaw: Parties negotiating the terms of a deal must understand when the negotiating stops and a binding contract has been created, even if there is only a string of emails....more