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Litigators, Sharpen Your Appellate Skills with the NCAJ’s Appellate Webinar Series with Chris Edwards

November 3, 2025

Winning on appeal starts long before the notice is filed — and continues through every step of the process. This three-part virtual CLE series,…
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Friend or Fraudster: How a Contractor Scam Artist Drove a Company Into Bankruptcy

October 31, 2025

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Property owners beware: that friendly contractor who becomes “like family” might just set you up for financial ruin. A recent decision from the United…
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A Coastal Classic: Ward and Smith Sponsors the Wilmington Chamber Oyster Roast

October 30, 2025

We’re proud to once again sponsor one of Wilmington’s most anticipated fall traditions—the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Oyster Roast. Join us on Friday,…
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Trick or Treat Contracts: Avoiding AI Vendor Horror Stories

October 29, 2025

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Ed. Note: This is the fifth article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with…
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Director of IT Charles Collins to Speak at NCPLA Fall Meeting on Cybersecurity Risks for Law Firms

October 28, 2025

Director of Information Technology Charles Collins will present at the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association (NCPLA) Annual Meeting, taking place October 30–31. On Thursday, October…
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Friends in Care: Supporting the Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic

October 27, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to support Urban Ministries of Wake County as a Friend of the Clinic sponsor for the Open Door Clinic and…
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Mayukh Sircar Named CLE Committee Co-Chair of NCBA Privacy & Data Security Section

October 24, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that attorney Mayukh Sircar has been named CLE Committee Co-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Privacy &…