Ward and Smith Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025
November 11, 2024
Ward and Smith has been honored in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm has made its mark in the legal field by being ranked…
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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters
September 20, 2024
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues…
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67 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for 2025
August 15, 2024
Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®. Fifty-four attorneys were chosen for inclusion in…
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Ward and Smith Celebrated in 2023 Edition of Best Law Firms
November 3, 2022
Ward and Smith shines bright in the 2023 edition of “Best Law Firms.” U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® released their annual rankings that recognize…
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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Three Ward and Smith Attorneys as “Labor & Employment Stars”
November 4, 2019
Benchmark Litigation has once again selected three Ward and Smith attorneys for inclusion in its annual Labor & Employment guide. The publication named Ken Gray,…
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NC Attorney General Talks Opioid Epidemic at Employment Law Symposium
July 31, 2019
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein identified opioid abuse and cybersecurity as top challenges businesses face, while also giving attendees at Ward and Smith’s…
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From Facebook to FMLA to Furry Friends—Frequently Asked Questions in Employment Law
May 3, 2019
The questions we receive as labor and employment attorneys vary based on many factors such as organizational changes a business is experiencing, new laws…
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Will Oden to Speak at Freedom Lawns Owners Meeting
December 3, 2018
Wilmington attorney Will Oden will address the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws during this year’s Freedom Lawns Owners Meeting. The event will…
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Oden’s “Top 4” Issues for Employers for 2018 (So Far)
October 12, 2018
What follows are the “Top 4” issues or some variation/combination (in no particular order) that I have discussed with employers so far in 2018.…
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Three Attorneys Named “Labor and Employment Stars”
October 2, 2018
Benchmark Litigation, the prestigious guide to litigation firms and attorneys, has selected three Ward and Smith attorneys for its first-ever Labor and Employment guide. This…
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Social Hosts Beware: “One More for the Road?” May Be a Bad Idea
December 6, 2017
Everyone was having such a good time, too . . . The company was hosting its annual holiday party. The company had arranged to…
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How to Survive a North Carolina Department of Labor OSH Investigation
March 14, 2017
Introduction Your business may be subject to an investigation by the North Carolina Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division (“OSH”) at any…
