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Sign Up for Patents and AI: What the Future of Innovation Looks Like

June 9, 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses develop, protect, and think about their innovations — and the patent landscape is no exception. Ward and Smith…
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The Risk Landscape: Legal, Operational, and Ethical Risks in AI Vendor Engagements

June 9, 2026

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Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US
Ed. Note: This is the second article in our series, Smarter AI Vendor Contracts: Legal Strategies for Protecting Your Business. Read Part 1.  Contracting…
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Chris Edwards and Mark Wigley File Amicus Brief in Federal Circuit Rails-to-Trails Case

June 8, 2026

Ward and Smith attorneys Chris Edwards and Mark Wigley recently co-authored an amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the…
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Bad Faith and Unfair Trade Practices Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina: What Policyholders Need to Know

June 5, 2026

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Written By Amy H. Wooten and Hannah M. Daigle
You find yourself on the receiving end of a demand, a lawsuit, or a loss. You did everything right. You paid your premiums on…
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Ward and Smith and Attorneys Shine in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings

June 4, 2026

Ward and Smith has once again been recognized as one of North Carolina’s leading law firms in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The…
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Meet 2026 Summer Associate Yutsil Hernandez Diaz

June 3, 2026

Seven law students are putting their skills to work this summer at Ward and Smith, gaining real-world legal experience across all five of our…
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Whitney Campbell Christensen Named Among North Carolina’s Leading Lobbyists by Business North Carolina and North Carolina Tribune

June 2, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Whitney Campbell Christensen has been recognized as one of North Carolina’s top lobbyists in the inaugural…

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