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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…

Ward and Smith is proud to serve as a Sponsor of the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association’s NCGA Staff Appreciation event taking place on June 10…

North Carolina’s farmers face a new contamination risk, and for many, the source may already be in their soil. What Are PFAS, and Why…

Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series on North Carolina’s Gift Ban. Part One covers what counts as a gift, to…

The Court of International Trade has ruled that the administration exceeded its authority in imposing the temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge. The ruling, however,…

Ward and Smith welcomes the arrival of three experienced attorneys, expanding the firm’s capabilities in business transactions, creditors’ rights, commercial litigation, and regulatory compliance…

Ward and Smith labor and employment attorneys Ken Gray and Justin Hill presented at the North Carolina Community Colleges Accounting & Business Office Conference on April 20, where they addressed timely…

On March 10, 2026, a federal prosecutor with thirty years of experience stood before a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for…

“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.'” — President Ronald Reagan, August…

Out-of-state lawyers increasingly appear in matters before the North Carolina Business Court, but recent developments underscore that the Business Court expects strict compliance with…

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) (together, “Agencies”) have returned with yet another iteration of the definition…

Christina Cress and Peter Ledford will serve as panelists at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association’s (NCSEA) 2026 Clean Energy in North Carolina CLE,…

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Erin K. Duffy has joined the firm’s Energy and Utilities practice, bringing extensive experience in public…

Ward and Smith is pleased to welcome attorney Peter Ledford to the firm’s Raleigh office. Peter brings more than a decade of public service…

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor Work on Wilmington, a community service initiative led by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Wilmington program.…