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Jeremy Wilson Elected to North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors

July 21, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been elected to a three-year at-large term on the North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors. The…
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Open for Business at Home: What North Carolina’s New Home-Based Business Law Means for Local Governments, HOAs, and Property Owners

July 20, 2026

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The way people work has changed dramatically over the past several years. Remote work, consulting, online retail, and other home-based businesses have become an…
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Norman Leonard Selected to Serve on NCBA Bankruptcy Law Section Council

July 20, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Norman Leonard has been asked to serve on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section…
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Don’t Ignore a “Cease and Desist” Letter

July 17, 2026

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Ostriches do not actually bury their heads in the sand when frightened, but they do run away from or otherwise avoid conflict. Crows, however,…
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The CIPA Demand Letter Wave: How One Serial Litigant Is Turning Basic Websites Into a Tsunami of Lawsuits

If your business has a website with a search bar, a chat widget, a contact form, or Google Analytics, you may already be a…
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Adam Beaudoin and Madeline Williams to Speak at the CAI-NC 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

July 16, 2026

Community associations attorneys Adam Beaudoin and Madeline Williams will speak at the 2026 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo, taking place August 13-14, 2026, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. The…
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Matthew Jones Selected for Leadership Wilmington Class of 2027

July 15, 2026

Attorney Matthew Jones has been selected to participate in the Leadership Wilmington Class of 2027, a program of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Now…