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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Featured in NCAJ’s Trial Briefs Magazine

July 9, 2026

Appellate attorney Chris Edwards authored an article in a recent issue of Trial Briefs, the official publication of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.…
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Erica Rogers Appointed Vice Chair of NCBA Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee

July 8, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Erica Rogers has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Bar…
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Payton Bullard Joins NCBA Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section Council

July 8, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Payton Bullard has been selected to serve on the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Antitrust…
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Social Engineering Fraud and Your Crime Policy: Why Your Insurer May Deny the Claim and What You Can Do About It

July 7, 2026

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Here’s the scenario: An employee in your accounting department receives an email that appears to be from the CEO. The email requests an urgent…
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North Carolina Considers Overhauling Hemp Product Definition: What You Need to Know

July 2, 2026

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The North Carolina Senate has adopted the conference report for House Bill 328, titled “Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumables.” The conference report must still be adopted…
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Four Ward and Smith Attorneys Named to Inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Legal 250

July 2, 2026

Four Ward and Smith attorneys are being recognized for having a measurable impact on the legal profession in North Carolina in the North Carolina…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors an Unforgettable Evening with The Buena Vista Orchestra

July 2, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor an unforgettable evening of Cuban music with The Buena Vista Orchestra on Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium…