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After the Storm: A Policyholder’s Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing Your Commercial Property Insurance Claim

May 1, 2026

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A hurricane, a fire, a burst pipe, a tornado, when disaster strikes your business, properly reporting the property damage to your property insurer is…
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Devon Williams and X. Lightfoot Presented Employment Law Updates at Sentinel Business Forum

April 30, 2026

Ward and Smith labor and employment attorneys, X. Lightfoot and Devon Williams, were featured speakers at a recent business forum hosted by Sentinel. Held on April 16 at…
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Chris Edwards to Present on Sanctions and Attorney’s Fees on Appeal at NCBA Appellate Practice and Litigation Sections Joint CLE

April 29, 2026

Chris Edwards, a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice and co-chair of Ward and Smith’s Appellate Practice, will present the…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys Present on Employment Law Updates at NC Community Colleges Accounting & Business Office Conference

April 28, 2026

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…
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Political Power Plays: What to Watch in the 2026 Short Session

April 28, 2026

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The 2026 Short Session will feature budget battles, Medicaid compromises, and additional Helene relief, but whether lawmakers can agree on property tax reform, income…
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Adam Beaudoin to Present at CAI-NC Charlotte Spring Education + Networking Event

April 27, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how community associations operate, and on May 7, Ward and Smith community associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will break down what…
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So, You’re a Trustee…Now What Do You Do? (And Who Can You Call for Help?)

April 24, 2026

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You may think you know what it means – and what it takes – to be a Trustee, but what does the role really…