William Wilcox IV

William Wilcox IV concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of taxation, corporations, partnerships, and pensions and benefits. He also works with Nexsen Pruet's economic development group.

Mr. Wilcox is active in community and charitable affairs, and has been involved with and served on the boards of several local charitable foundations.

• Named among Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in Business Law (2012)
• 2008 Top Impact Law Leaders - Business Leader Magazine (Aug 2008)
• Certified Public Accountant - North Carolina
• Piedmont Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants - President (2000-2001)
• Best Lawyers in America - Tax Law since 2007
• North Carolina Bar Association - Tax Section Council, Chairman (2001-2002)

• Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Recognized by N.C. Peers; 14 Named to 2013 Super Lawyers® Lists
  Fourteen Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named "Super Lawyers" in North Carolina.
• Seven Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Honored as North Carolina's "Legal Elite"
  Attorneys Charlie Carter, Harper Heckman, Ben Kahn, John Mabe, David Senter and William Wilcox have all been neamed to Business North Carolina's list of "Legal Elite" for 2013.
• Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to the 2013 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
  Nexsen Pruet attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers in America® list for 2013.
• North Carolina Attorneys Honored as “Legal Elite”
  Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” list for 2012.
• 62 Attorneys Named to the 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
  Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 62 of its attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Best Lawyers®.
• Nexsen Pruet Attorneys and Practice Groups Rated Among Top in the Carolinas
  The newly released 2011 edition of Chambers USA lists fourteen attorneys as “Leaders in their Field” and gives high marks to the firm in six practice areas.
• Client Alert - IRS Special Relief Program for Small Charities that Have Not Filed the Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
  The Internal Revenue Service is now offering a one-time special relief program for small charities that are at risk of losing tax-exempt status.
• Fifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas
  Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.
• Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®
  Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
• Nexsen Pruet: Only Law Firm Listed for North and South Carolina in "Trade Allies" Directory
  The new edition of Southern Business & Development magazine features the "1st Annual Trade Allies Directory." Nexsen Pruet is the only law firm listed in both North and South Carolina.
• 45 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers
  Columbia, SC – Forty-five Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The publication also ranks Nexsen Pruet #1 in eleven practice areas in South Carolina and three in North Carolina.
• Nexsen Pruet Attorney Named "Top Impact Law Leader"
  Business Leader Magazine names Bill Wilcox a "Top Impact Law Leader."
• Nexsen Pruet Named Among Top Economic Development Law Firms in the Southeast
  Southern Business & Development magazine has named Nexsen Pruet one of the top law firms for economic development in the South – and the only one recognized in South Carolina.
• 38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
  Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
• 32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
  Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
• Americans with Disabilities Act UPDATE - Employment Law Briefing Covers Recent Developments
  Employers constantly struggle with how to apply important ADA requirements to day-to-day issues that arise in the workplace. Please join us for a free breakfast briefing for employers about recent developments under the ADA.

• To Pay or Not to Pay? The Test for the Unpaid Intern
  As the end of another academic year approaches, college students across the country are seeking summer employment opportunities.
• FMLA's Twentieth Birthday
  On February 5, 2013, the Family and Medical Leave Act turned 20 years old. Coinciding with this milestone, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new final rule, which codifies further additions and revi­sions to the FMLA. This newsletter highlights some of the changes.
• New I-9 Form Shows More Changes May be in Store for Employers
  On March 8, 2013, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new two-page version of Form I-9, together with six pages of instructions. This article explains some of the notable features of the revised Form I-9.
• Update: Noncompete Agreements in SC are Worth More Than the Paper They're Written On
  In light of the restrictive nature with which South Carolina courts have historically viewed noncompetition agreements, many people assume they are not enforceable and, in essence, “not worth the paper they’re written on.” However, in January of this year, the South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a physician’s noncompetition agreement and expanded the scope of enforceable noncompetition agreements in this state.
• Employment Law Update: U.S. Supreme Court Set to Define "Supervisor" for Purposes of Title VII
  The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could have a significant impact on employer liability. Specifically, as the result of an appeal in Vance v. Ball State University, et al, 646 F.3d 461 (7th Cir. 2011), the Court is poised to decide who qualifies as a “supervisor” for purposes of liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• 2012 Employment and Labor Law Final Exam Answer Key
  We received a great response to the 2012 Employment and Labor Law Final Exam. Thanks to all of our clients and friends who participated this year.
• 2012 Employment and Labor Law Final Exam
  As 2012 comes to a close, it is time to put your employment and labor law knowledge to the test with Nexsen Pruet’s second annual final exam. We will send out answers to the exam in two weeks.
• Employment Law Update: Employers Face FCRA Update Deadline of January 1, 2013
  Effective January 1, 2013, there is a new form that employers must provide prospective or current employees when conducting background checks subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• Employment Law Update: Recent Cases Address Employer Efforts to Protect Confidential Information
  In recent months, both the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over federal cases in North and South Carolina, and the South Carolina Supreme Court have addressed the issue of protecting trade secrets and confidential information.
• Employment Law - Business Immigration Update
  Over the past few months, there have been several immigration developments that could have a significant impact on businesses in North and South Carolina. This update summarizes the key developments for employers.
• Employment Law Update - Employers Beware: NLRB Challenges Established HR Practices
  The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a number of recent opinions questioning and, in some instances, invalidating common employer practices and policies on the grounds of protecting employee rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The impact of these decisions on handbook disclaimers and investigative procedures is addressed below.
• Employment Law Update - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Upcoming Deadlines Require Employer Action
  After months of anticipation and seemingly endless public debate, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision upholding the key individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). While the significance of the decision cannot be overestimated, the real import is its practical effect on employers.
• New Rule Makes “Reasonable Factors Other Than Age” Defense More Difficult for Employers
  On March 29, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a final rule making it more difficult for employers to establish a “reasonable factor other than age” defense for disparate impact claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
• Recent Guidelines for Employers of Active Duty & Veteran Service Members
  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued timely and relevant guidance for employers addressing protections afforded veterans under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Keep Your Ears Peeled: Employment Law Update on the FLSA's "Anti-retaliation" Provision
  In this issue we describe and discuss a recent federal appeals court decision concluding that internal complaints about pay may be protected by the FLSA’s anti-retaliation provision.
• Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?
  As Valentine's Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider.
• Recent Ruling that Class Action Waivers are Illegal Shows NLRB Remains Active
  On January 3, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a class action waiver in a mandatory employment arbitration agreement is illegal.
• I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Traps of New Federal Security Features
  A redesigned federal document is leading to confusion as businesses try to comply with the I-9 requirement.
• Employment Law Update - January 2012
  As employers plan for 2012, the inherent risk posed by departing employees presents an opportunity to reevaluate measures used to protect confidential information and trade secrets from the high cost of misappropriation.
• NLRB Delays Requirement for Employers to Post Pro-Union Notice
  On August 25, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued regulations requiring virtually all employers to post a large notice to employees informing them of rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), particularly their right to unionize. Employers must post the notice beginning April 30th, 2012.
• Employment Law Update - December 2011
  The EEOC is processing a record number of charges and collecting record settlement amounts. It is pursuing an aggressive systemic enforcement program and focusing on hiring issues. In this edition we discuss what the EEOC is doing and some of the implications for employers.
• 2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam Answer Key
  Last week's final exam generated tremendous response from Nexsen Pruet clients and friends. Congratulations to our winners.
• Client Alert: 2010 Tax Act Provides Portability to Reduce the Estate Taxes Paid by Couples
  The IRS is offering a new way for surviving spouses to reduce their estate tax bill if their spouse passed away after December 31, 2010.
• 2011 Employment and Labor Law - Final Exam
  It's time to test your knowledge of the current state of employment and labor law.
• Client Alert: The Taxation Treatment of Employer-Provided Cell Phones
  The Internal Revenue Service has issued long-awaited guidance that clarifies the taxation treatment of employer-provided cell phones or other similar telecommunications equipment.
• Client Alert: A Low Cost Option to Voluntarily Reclassify Workers
  In September, The IRS announced the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), a voluntary initiative allowing taxpayers the opportunity to change the prospective classification of their workers at a low cost. Taxpayers seeking to apply to the VCSP for the fourth quarter of 2011 must act quickly to meet the initial deadlines set by the IRS.
• Pro-Union NLRB Presents Challenges to Employers: Employment Law Update - October 2011
  Recent pro-union decisions and proposed rules by the NLRB pose challenges for employers.
• Wrongful Discharge Claims Limit Employment At-Will Doctrine in North and South Carolina: Employment Law Update - September 2011 Supplemental
  Employment in North and South Carolina is at-will, which generally means an employer can terminate an employee at any time without notice. However, both states have long-recognized exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine, including provisions that an employee cannot be discharged for reasons that contravene the “public policy” of the state.
• Employment Law Update - August 2011 Supplemental
  This edition is about a United States Supreme Court decision that illustrates the importance of using clear wording when drafting employee invention assignment agreements.
• Employment Law Update - August 2011
  South Carolina and North Carolina have passed state immigration laws mandating employment verification and imposing penalties for failure to comply.
• Employment Law Update - July 2011
  Employers are increasingly disciplining workers over misuse of social media. At issue in so-called “Facebook Firing” cases is whether terminating employees for making disparaging online posts, and having policies prohibiting such posts, violates federal labor law.
• Employment Law Update - June 2011
  This edition analyzes the EEOC's new final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
• International Law Update
  Appeals court says international contract requires litigation in England.
• Employment Law Update - May 2009
  This edition explains why many employers are seeking privileged legal compliance reviews of their compensation practices and documentation in the aftermath of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

  A brief video update on immigration compliance developments is available by clicking here. Then, click on the video entitled "Immigration."

• Top 10 Law Firms that Understand Economic Development
  Nexsen Pruet is named among the top law firms in the Southeast for economic development - and is the only law firm listed in South Carolina.