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Ward and Smith Becomes 2018 “Data Privacy Day” Champion

January 18, 2018

Ward and Smith is supporting Data Privacy Day 2018 as a Data Privacy Day Champion. Our commitment is part of an international effort held annually…
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Muddy Waters: Stormwater Permits Not Meant to Control Flooding or Flood Losses

January 17, 2018

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Written By Amy P. Wang
Those living in communities subject to North Carolina Stormwater Permits or local stormwater management easement agreements are increasingly alarmed as rainy weather, even without…
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Privacy Attorney Angela Doughty to Talk ‘Ethics in Artificial Intelligence’ at NCTA’s Tech Talk Live

January 17, 2018

For years, Hollywood has shown the worst of artificial intelligence (AI), a dystopian world run by computer overlords, robots using humans as an energy…
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NC Department of Transportation Condemnation: What Do They Mean By Permanent Utility Easement?

January 15, 2018

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Written By Ryal W. Tayloe
When the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“DOT”) exercises its power of eminent domain, in addition to taking private property in fee simple, it…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon

January 15, 2018

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor the 2018 Greenville-Pitt Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon series. The luncheons are designed to give Chamber members…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors New Bern Heart Ball

January 11, 2018

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun for a great cause. The American Heart Association is hosting its 24th annual…
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Individual Chapter 11 Plans Also Are Just About Written in Stone

January 10, 2018

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Written By Lance P. Martin
In an article last year, we informed you about a ruling from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina,…