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Ward and Smith Supports Ronald McDonald House Telethon

July 29, 2019

A phone call can help support critically ill or injured children and their families this Friday, August 2.  The Ronald McDonald House of Eastern…
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The Accidental Construction Owner: A Checklist of Considerations for HOAs Engaging in Construction

July 26, 2019

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
Homeowners associations (“HOAs”) do not typically act as construction owners.  HOAs are set up as entities to maintain and manage planned unit communities.  The…
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Media Mention: Interview with INTA’s Tomorrow’s Leader Award Winner Erica Rogers

July 25, 2019

In 2017, trademark and intellectual property attorney Erica Rogers was recognized with the inaugural “Tomorrow’s Leader Award” by the International Trademark Association (“INTA”). The award recognizes outstanding…
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Adam Beaudoin and Amy Wang to Speak at CAI-NC Annual Conference

July 24, 2019

Community associations attorneys Adam Beaudoin and Amy Wang are presenting at one of the premier gatherings for community associations managers and leaders.  The North Carolina chapter of…
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: The Raging Legislative Battle Over Smokable Hemp

July 23, 2019

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Hemp and its derivatives – including hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) – were previously classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of…
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Paul Fanning Joins UNCA Alumni Association Board of Directors

July 22, 2019

Creditors’ rights attorney Paul Fanning has joined the University of North Carolina Asheville Alumni Association as one of its newest board of directors.  In…
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Now Available: Program Material from Workplace Harassment CLE

July 18, 2019

On August 14, Ward and Smith partnered with the Research Triangle Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (RTAC-ACC) to provide an interactive session for…