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2019: A Year in Review

December 27, 2019

In 2019, Ward and Smith published more than 100 in-depth articles written by our attorneys, covering an array of topics. From agribusiness to real…
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4 Things Hemp Lawyers Want You to Know Before You Sell CBD Products

December 20, 2019

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Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III
You’ve probably heard this by now, but hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) were previously classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances…
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Kudos to Future Ward and Smith Attorney Justin Hill

December 19, 2019

We knew future Ward and Smith attorney and former summer associate Justin Hill was talented, and now he has a trophy to prove it.…
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Two Pairs of Eyes Are Better Than One: Why Community Associations and Developers Should Have Separate Legal Counsel

December 18, 2019

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
North Carolina has the third most planned communities in the United States after California and Florida.  All of these planned communities typically evolve in…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 18th Annual Economic Forecast Forum

December 17, 2019

What will 2020 hold for the State of North Carolina? It’s a question that will be asked and answered at the Economic Forecast Forum,…
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Cliff Parson Named Real Estate Development Practice Group Leader

December 16, 2019

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce Cliff Parson as the new Real Estate Development Practice Group Leader. He will lead a team of…
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Harley-Davidson Dealer Violates Automatic Stay, Goes from Creditor to Judgment Debtor

December 13, 2019

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Written By Lance P. Martin
If you lend money, you know – or should know – it is a cardinal sin to collect a debt or repossess collateral after…

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