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Does One Defendant’s Bankruptcy Derail My Entire Lawsuit?

February 24, 2026

Written By Lance P. Martin

Sometimes a business deal doesn’t work out, and the parties decide to see each other in court. What happens if during the lawsuit one…

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Supporting Families Through the Family Stays 5K

February 23, 2026

On February 28, runners and walkers will gather at Tech Green for the 12th Annual Family Stays 5K, hosted by the Zeta Omicron Chapter of…

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Supreme Court Strikes Down President’s IEEPA Tariff Authority: What Businesses Need to Know

February 20, 2026

Written By Chris S. Edwards and Mark S. Wigley

Ed. Note: See additional material published Monday, February 23, 2026, at the conclusion of this article. In a landmark decision issued today in Learning…

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Community Association Reserve Funds in North Carolina: A Practical Overview

February 20, 2026

Written By Samuel B. Franck and Emily B. Sullivan

Properly managing reserve funds is one of the most important – and most misunderstood – responsibilities of a North Carolina homeowners’ association (“HOA”) or…

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Chris Edwards to Present NCAJ Webinar on Briefing and Arguing Civil Appeals

February 19, 2026

Ward and Smith appellate attorney Chris Edwards will present a webinar for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) titled “Briefing and Arguing Civil Appeals: Notice to…

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25 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized as 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

February 18, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 25 of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars…

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Understanding and Responding to Licensing Boards

February 17, 2026

Written By Amy G. Fitzhugh

Receiving notice of a complaint or investigation from a licensing board is frightening for a professional. Responding can be challenging because the mere submission…