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ARTICLE · 02 APRIL 2024

A Swift Debriefing: Rapid Fire Legal Update

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At Ward and Smith's recent In-House Counsel event, four Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on a variety of legal topics, including updates from the General Assembly...

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At Ward and Smith's recent In-House Counsel event, four Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on a variety of legal topics, including updates from the General Assembly, how to navigate insurance policies, a Supreme Court decision with implications for businesses operating across state lines, and the current state of the commercial real estate market.

The rapid-fire session guidance on a number of issues with potential impacts on the business community, including:

  • Tax law changes
  • Noteworthy bills that passed and failed
  • Guidance on insurance policy disputes
  • Strategies for negotiating commercial leases

General Assembly Updates

The event began with an overview of General Assembly (NCGA) activities by Whitney Campbell Christensen, a government relations attorney who serves as president of the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists' Association. The highlight of the GA's year was approval of the largest state budget in North Carolina history, at $30

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