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Ward and Smith Welcomes Energy and Utilities Attorney Erin Duffy

January 7, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Erin K. Duffy has joined the firm’s Energy and Utilities practice, bringing extensive experience in public…
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Class Certification in the Fourth Circuit: 2025 Year in Review and Key Takeaways for 2026

January 6, 2026

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With 2025 behind us, we wanted to do a deep dive into the Fourth Circuit’s class certification decisions to see what we could learn.…
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Funny Brand Extensions and Trademark Translations

January 6, 2026

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Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh
Marketing and advertising professionals are some of my favorite people to work with. They are often creative, innovative, witty, fun, right-brained thinkers.  But, as…
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Ward and Smith Supports the Havelock Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration

January 5, 2026

The Havelock Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Masquerade Dinner & Awards Ceremony invites members of the local business community and civic partners to gather for…
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Fast Pass Through the Employer’s Legal Landscape: Lap 1

January 2, 2026

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, several firm attorneys provided insightful guidance on recent issues that are top of mind for many…
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Mayukh Sircar to Present at 2026 NCBA Insurance Law Section Program

December 31, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Mayukh Sircar will present at the 2026 Insurance Law Section Program hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association on January 23,…
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Ward and Smith’s Vicki Spillane Named 2025 Litigation Support Person of the Year

December 30, 2025

We are so proud to congratulate Vicki Spillane, Certified E-Discovery and Litigation Support Manager, on being named the 2025 Litigation Support Person of the…