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The Critical First Hour for In-House Counsel: Why Crisis Communications Can’t Wait

March 13, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Whitney Campbell Christensen
In a rapidly evolving crisis situation where time is of the essence, in-house attorneys are often the first people to receive a call from…
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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Weighs In on Tariff Appeals and Refunds in Wilmington Business Journal Article

March 12, 2026

Appellate attorney Chris Edwards was recently featured in the Wilmington Business Journal article, “Local Experts Weigh Tariff Impacts,” offering insight into what the Supreme…
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Adam Beaudoin Named Co-Chairman of 2027 CAI Law Seminar Planning Committee

March 12, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that attorney Adam Beaudoin has been asked to serve as Co-Chairman of the planning committee for the…
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2026 Mid-Term Primaries: Voter Turnout Trends, Upsets, Recounts and a Political Earthquake for the History Books

March 11, 2026

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Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen
North Carolina held its 2026 primary elections last week on Tuesday, March 3. Now that the dust has largely settled around those outcomes, although…
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Bonnie and Claude: The Court Ruling That Could Expose Fraudster’s AI Conversations

March 11, 2026

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Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Lance P. Martin
A New York federal court just issued the first published ruling to tackle head-on whether conversations with a public AI chatbot are protected by…
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Mike McIntyre Celebrates Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Tribe

March 10, 2026

Ward and Smith Government Relations attorney Mike McIntyre recently joined Governor Josh Stein, Native American leaders, and members of the Lumbee Tribe at the…
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The M&A Symphony for In-House Counsel: Orchestrating Successful Deals

March 10, 2026

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Written By Peter H. Ledford and X. Lightfoot and Edward J. “Trip” Coyne, III
During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel Seminar, Richard J. Crow provided an overview of the continually evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions. The…

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