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What the Government Shutdown Revealed about the Vulnerabilities of the National Flood Insurance Program

March 3, 2026

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Last year’s federal government shutdown spotlighted a critical vulnerability to the availability of the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) and the ripple effects for…
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Pro hac vice in the North Carolina Business Court: Practical Requirements and Real Risks for Out-of-State Counsel

March 3, 2026

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Out-of-state lawyers increasingly appear in matters before the North Carolina Business Court, but recent developments underscore that the Business Court expects strict compliance with…
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Now Hiring: Ward and Smith Sponsors Power Breakfast on Wilmington’s Job Growth

March 2, 2026

Something big is happening in Wilmington — and it’s not just one announcement. It’s a wave. In recent months, major companies have set their…
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Christina Cress Joins Bald Head Island Conservancy Board

March 2, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Christina Cress has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Bald Head Island…
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Attorney Matthew Jones to Throw Out First Pitch at UNC Pembroke Baseball Game

March 2, 2026

Attorney Matthew Jones will throw out the first pitch at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s baseball game on March 14. Matthew maintains…
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WOTUS 2025/2026: The Regulatory Pendulum Swings Again as Agencies Propose New Definitions

February 27, 2026

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Written By Peter H. Ledford and Amy P. Wang
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) (together, “Agencies”) have returned with yet another iteration of the definition…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors NCPLA Social Meet & Greet the Legislative Liaisons

February 26, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to serve as a Bronze Sponsor of the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association’s (NCPLA) Social Meet & Greet the…