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Strengthening Workplace Investigations: Hayley Wells to Present at WNCHRA

April 21, 2026

Employment attorney, Hayley Wells, will present at an upcoming program hosted by the Western North Carolina Human Resource Association (WNCHRA). Hayley’s session, “Conducting Effective…
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Don’t Let Your Lawyer’s AI Problem Become Yours

April 21, 2026

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On March 10, 2026, a federal prosecutor with thirty years of experience stood before a magistrate judge in the United States District Court for…
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Ward and Smith Hits the Links for the WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament

April 20, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the 8th Annual WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament, set to tee off on Monday, May 4th at…
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Peter Ledford to Moderate Panel at 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina

April 20, 2026

Ward and Smith energy and utilities attorney Peter Ledford will moderate a featured panel at the 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina, taking…
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Ken Gray to Speak at NCACCHRP Regional Meeting on Employee Classification and Wage Compliance

April 17, 2026

Attorney Ken Gray will speak at the upcoming regional meeting of the North Carolina Association of Community College Human Resources Professionals (NCACCHRP), bringing together…
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NFIP Flood Insurance Policy Pitfalls: What South Carolina Policyholders Should Know Before Disaster Strikes

April 17, 2026

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If you own property in South Carolina, particularly along the coast from Hilton Head to Myrtle Beach or in flood-prone areas near Charleston or…
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Amy Wooten Reappointed to Bench-Bar Committee of the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar

April 16, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that litigator Amy Wooten has been reappointed to the Bench-Bar Committee of the Wake County Bar Association…