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Cheers to this! Good News for the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Industry

June 29, 2024

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Written By Tyler J. Russell
Senate Bill 527: ABC Omnibus has been adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and is heading to Governor Cooper for signature.  This legislation,…
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It Just Got More Difficult to Qualify For Subchapter V Bankruptcy

June 28, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which took effect four years ago, creates a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11…
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Mike McIntyre Honored with Renaissance Lawyer Award

June 27, 2024

Mike McIntyre, Ward and Smith’s Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development, received the prestigious H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award on June…
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Amy Wooten Appointed to the NCBA Insurance Law Section Council

June 26, 2024

Attorney Amy Wooten has been appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Insurance Law Section Council. As she embarks on this new role,…
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Isabelle Chammas Graduates from Leadership Wilmington

June 25, 2024

Ward and Smith is delighted to announce that Isabelle Chammas has recently graduated from the prestigious Leadership Wilmington program, which has been organized annually…
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The Importance of Oral Arguments in Appellate Courts: Insights for Trial and Appellate Practitioners

June 24, 2024

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Written By Chris S. Edwards
Recent stats show an interesting trend in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: oral arguments are held in just 13% of cases.…
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Cheers! Ward and Smith Sponsors the State of the ABA Annual Meeting

June 24, 2024

Get ready to hop on board with Ward and Smith as we proudly sponsor the Asheville Brewers Alliance (ABA) State of the ABA Annual…