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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Featured in NCAJ’s Trial Briefs Publication

September 3, 2025

Ward and Smith appellate attorney Chris Edwards is featured in the Appellate Thinking section of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Trial Briefs (Fall…
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Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready: Initial Tips to Navigating OSHA Inspections

September 2, 2025

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Written By Justin T. Hill
As maximum Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) penalties continue to increase on an annual basis, the importance of being prepared for an OSHA…
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Budget Stalemates, Helene Relief and Shrimp Trawling: The Themes that Shaped the 2025 Long Session of the NC General Assembly

August 29, 2025

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The North Carolina General Assembly entered the 2025 Long Session in January, motivated to enact additional Hurricane Helene relief and a new state budget.…
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Ward and Smith’s Appellate Specialist Chris Edwards Contributed to a Key North Carolina Supreme Court Amicus Brief

August 28, 2025

Ward and Smith recently contributed to an amicus brief filed in the North Carolina Supreme Court on behalf of the North Carolina Advocates for…
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Wilmington’s Power Breakfast Dishes Up Election Insights

August 27, 2025

Elections will be on the menu for the Wilmington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast as the sold-out event brings together business and civic leaders to…
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Greenville’s Ultimate Football Kickoff: Food, Music, and Impact

August 27, 2025

Greenville is set for the Ultimate Pre-Game Party on Friday, September 5, 2025—a high-energy celebration ahead of ECU’s first home game that supports the…
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What to Do When Someone Steals Your Trade Secrets: A North Carolina Business Owner’s Action Plan

Your worst nightmare has become a reality: A former employee has taken your confidential information to a competitor. Maybe you’ve noticed unusual patterns in…