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Christina Cress to Speak at 2026 Appalachian Clean Energy Regulatory and Policy CLE Workshop

October 15, 2026

Energy and Utilities attorney Christina Cress will speak at the 2026 Appalachian Clean Energy Regulatory and Policy CLE Workshop on October 16. Hosted by…

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When Things Go Wrong: Talking to Your Patient After a Bad Outcome

October 14, 2026

Written By A. Charles Ellis and Lilian L. Faulconer

Ed. Note: This is the first in a two-part series. When a medical procedure goes wrong, the instinct to retreat into silence can feel…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2026 Friends of Scouting Luncheon

October 13, 2026

The 2026 Friends of Scouting Luncheon brought community leaders, supporters, and Scouting advocates together on October 2 at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center…

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Swing for the Fences at the Cooperstown Fundraiser Golf Tournament

October 12, 2026

Baseball and golf may be different games, but they have a lot in common. Both reward patience, teamwork, a steady swing, and the ability…

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Learning from the Best: An Executive Panel with John Cooper and Ty Edmondson

October 9, 2026

Written By William S. Durr and Jeffery I. Stoddard and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

Ed. Note: This is the first in a two-part series covering this session. In an interactive discussion at Ward and Smith’s annual Construction Conference,…

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Ward and Smith Prevails at North Carolina Supreme Court: You Don’t Always Need To Join a Revocable Trust in an Equitable Distribution Claim

October 7, 2026

Written By Chris S. Edwards

On August 14, 2026, the North Carolina Supreme Court decided Face v. Face. Ward and Smith represented Kathleen Face, the plaintiff-appellee, throughout the proceedings.…