Class Is in Session: IP Summer School Launches New Series
May 6, 2026
Ward and Smith is pleased to introduce IP Summer School, a free four-part intellectual property law webinar series running May through August, 2026. Each…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys Return as Speakers for Second Session of Advanced Family Law CLE
January 15, 2026
Ward and Smith attorneys Bill Durr and Erica Rogers will be featured speakers at the second session of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Family Law Intensive Program, Human…
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The Voice Behind the Brand: Who Owns What You Hear?
September 23, 2025
One of the best ways to pass the time driving to the mountains or beaches is a good podcast. Podcasting has created commercial and…
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Media Mention: Erica Rogers Sheds Light on Legal Challenges in the Creator Economy
May 28, 2025
What happens when influencers become entrepreneurs and suddenly find themselves navigating intellectual property law? That’s the question intellectual property attorney Erica Rogers helped tackle…
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The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part III
January 24, 2024
As a reminder, the FTC Endorsement Guides describe how the FTC evaluates whether certain advertisements are false and misleading under Section 5 of the…
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Top 10 Articles for Businesses in 2023
December 28, 2023
As we eagerly anticipate the New Year, it’s time to reflect on the most impactful articles that captured the attention of businesses in 2023.…
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Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2023
December 20, 2023
As we approach the New Year, it’s time to reflect on the articles that have most resonated with readers throughout 2023. Ward and Smith…
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Off the Bench: Understanding the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Arena
November 3, 2023
In an exclusive webinar produced by Ward and Smith, two attorneys coached participants through the changing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In…
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Get in the Game! Register Now for Ward and Smith’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Webinar
September 28, 2023
Dive into the world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) and uncover unbeatable opportunities to score big in the business arena! Join your coaches,…
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Whistle Blown: Time Out on North Carolina Student Athlete NIL Deals
July 12, 2023
Earlier this year, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) approved a proposal to adopt a policy allowing name, image, and likeness (NIL)…
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Navigating NIL Compliance: A Game Plan with Attorney Lily Faulconer
June 13, 2023
Last week, attorneys were schooled in the art of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compliance and enforcement by attorney Lily Faulconer. She delivered a…
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Trail Magic: Social Media and Employment Agreement Live Action Role-Playing
May 10, 2023
Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on the legal implications businesses should consider when entering into a promotional contract with a social media…
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The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part II
March 17, 2023
The first article in this series explained the requirements under the FTC’s current Endorsement Guides that athletes must have “clear and conspicuous” disclosures to…
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Game On: Ward and Smith Attorneys Tackle Name, Image, and Likeness Revolution
January 31, 2023
Attorneys Clint Cogburn, Lily Faulconer, and Erica Rogers will lead a game-changing discussion on the quickly evolving name, image, and likeness landscape on Friday,…
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Veteran Intellectual Property Attorney Joins Ward and Smith
January 19, 2023
Ward and Smith is delighted to welcome Art DeBaugh, an intellectual property attorney with over three decades of experience providing unique solutions enabling businesses…
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Pushing the Boundaries: Ward and Smith’s Most Popular Articles of 2022
December 30, 2022
2022 was an amazing year of enriching content from the Ward and Smith team! Our attorney-authored articles on trending topics were read far and…
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Brisk Briefings: Quick Hitter Legal Updates
December 9, 2022
At their recent Construction Conversations and Closely Held Business Briefing event, several Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of privacy and data security,…
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Clint Cogburn Receives Mondaq’s Autumn 2022 Thought Leadership Award
November 15, 2022
Mondaq has awarded attorney Clint Cogburn its Autumn 2022 Thought Leadership Award. This recognition showcases the most popular articles in terms of total readership…
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The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part I
September 28, 2022
Our colleague Clint Cogburn recently wrote an article discussing the guidance provided by the NCAA’s Interim NIL Policy, released in May 2022. But the NCAA…
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NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Guidance for Businesses and Boosters
September 9, 2022
The world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has exploded onto the scene and taken college athletics by storm. The impact of NIL on…
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Updates to North Carolina’s Assumed Business Name Law—Are You Ready?
August 31, 2022
First, what is an Assumed Business Name? An assumed business name, often referred to as a “fictitious name,” “DBA,” or “doing business as” name,…
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Ward and Smith Launches Business-Focused Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) Practice
August 1, 2022
Ward and Smith, P.A. recently launched its Name, Image, and Likeness, or “NIL” Practice Group. Group attorneys focus on assisting NIL collectives, marketing…
