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Getting in the Weeds on Managing Cannabis Operations Risks Through Insurance

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

Having the proper risk management procedures, processes, policies, tools, and resources in place is critical for any business operation. This holds true across every industry—from manufacturing and retail to professi…

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Blueprint for Growth: Construction Diversification Strategies for North Carolina Businesses

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Jane Francis Nowell

To help construction industry professionals expand their service offerings and gain a competitive advantage, Ward and Smith invited Stahler McKinney of FMI Consulting to share his ideas at the 2025 Construction Conference.…

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Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Legal Topics for North Carolina Business Owners

Written By Emily G. Massey and Michael J. Parrish

Hurricane season presents significant legal and operational challenges for North Carolina businesses. Whether it's a hurricane hammering your business, floodwaters threatening your property, hail damaging crops, or ice st…

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Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite, Jeffery I. Stoddard, and Luke C. Tompkins

Two Ward and Smith attorneys discussed essential design-build requirements in North Carolina, as well as some of the key advantages and disadvantages of this project delivery method. The presentation featured insights f…

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One Big Beautiful Bill: How are North Carolina Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected?

Written By David P. Heeren and Steven B. Long

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("Act") has passed Congress and has been signed into law by President Trump. There are a host of wide-ranging changes coming to the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") under the Act, including ch…

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Construction Conversations: Rapid Fire Legal Update

Written By E. Bradley Evans and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared critical insights on an array of legal topics impacting the construction industry, including updates on the shifting landscape of employment regulations, the nuances of North Carolina'…

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