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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

August 26, 2025

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Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Gavin B. Parsons
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…
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Will Oden Named to NC Lawyers Weekly Employment Law Power List for Second Year

August 25, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Wilmington-based labor and employment attorney Will Oden has been named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Employment…
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Sow the Seeds of Innovation: Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the NC Chamber’s Ag Allies Conference

August 25, 2025

Agriculture isn’t just part of North Carolina’s history—it’s a driving force in our economy right now. With an impressive $111 billion annual impact and…
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Federal Appellate Court Enjoins NLRB Proceedings, Concluding the NLRB’s Structure Is Likely Unconstitutional

August 22, 2025

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Written By Chris S. Edwards and Avery J. Locklear
In Space Exploration Technology Corp. v. NLRB, No. 24-50627 (5th Cir. 2025) (“SpaceX”), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a…

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