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Freedom in being Flexible, the Ward and Smith Way

August 6, 2018

Ward and Smith is leveraging transformative technology to give more freedom to its attorneys and staff. On August 1, Ward and Smith announced its…
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Big Changes Lead to Big Efficiencies for Ward and Smith

August 2, 2018

Many factors contribute to the success of a business.  For Ward and Smith, our success derives from our core values of client satisfaction, reliability,…
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HIPAA: Responding to Law Enforcement and Administrative Requests and Demands Part I

August 1, 2018

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Written By J. Michael Fields
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Privacy Rule attempts to strike a balance between the protection of a patient’s privacy and the…
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Media Mention: NC Bar Blog Features Christensen’s Short Session Article

July 31, 2018

In late June, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned for the 2018 Short Session. Apart from being particularly short, the session (which focused on…
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Key 2018 Legal Updates for Employers: Report from Ward and Smith’s 2018 Employment Law Symposium

July 27, 2018

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Written By Emily G. Massey
This is the third in a series of articles summarizing key topics addressed at the Ward and Smith, P.A. 2018 Employment Law Symposium held…
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Pre-Closing Due Diligence with Commercial Real Estate Helps Avoid Post-Closing Remorse

July 25, 2018

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Written By Joanne H. Badr
Your business has taken off, and you’ve been searching for that perfect 7,500 square foot building on an acre of land close to town,…
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Zachary Lamb to Speak at NCBA’S 39th Annual Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Program

July 23, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is hosting its 39th Annual Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Program on July26-28. This program will cover significant topics…