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When Your Insurer Refuses to Settle: Understanding the Policyholder’s Rights When a Carrier Gambles with Your Exposure

November 11, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten
Consider this scenario: Your business is sued. Your liability insurer accepts the defense and appoints counsel. As the case progresses, the plaintiff makes a…
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Ward and Smith Attorney Erica Rogers to Judge NCCU Law Moot Court Competition

November 10, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Erica Rogers will serve as a judge for the intellectual property moot court competition at North Carolina Central University School…
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NCCBC 2026 Pours Into Winston-Salem This November

November 10, 2026

Great beer does not happen by accident. It takes creativity, technical skill, smart business decisions, and a strong community behind every taproom, canning line,…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the Breakfast of Champions Featuring Dereck Whittenburg

November 10, 2026

Few moments in college basketball carry the lasting impact of NC State’s 1983 national championship run. At the center of that unforgettable story was…
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Dan Becker Joins Ward and Smith to Lead White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group

November 9, 2026

Ward and Smith welcomes attorney Dan Becker, who joins the firm to lead its White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group. Dan helps clients…
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The Owner’s Briefing: Four Things You Can’t Afford to Miss

November 9, 2026

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Written By Phillip H. Cowan and Merrill G. Jones, II and Amy H. Wooten
At the recent Closely Held Business Conference held by Ward and Smith, four attorneys from the firm shared vital information for business owners seeking…
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Seismic Shifts Split the North Carolina Congressional Delegation North Carolina Contributed to the Massive Changes in Congress

November 6, 2026

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Written By James W. Norment and Marley H. Peterson
Ed.’s Notes: The following article is the final installment in a two-part series covering the 2026 midterm elections. Read Part One here.  Democrats posted…

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