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Hayley Wells Joins Homeward Bound Board of Directors

July 13, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Hayley Wells has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Homeward Bound in Asheville, NC. She joins a distinguished…
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Ward and Smith Lobbying Team Secures Funding to Expand Air Service at Pitt-Greenville Airport

July 13, 2026

Eastern North Carolina is on the verge of securing expanded air service, and the Ward and Smith state government relations team is very proud…
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Common Ground: What the 2026 NC Farm Act Means for North Carolina Agriculture

July 10, 2026

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Written By Marley H. Peterson and Allen N. Trask, III
Ed. Note: This article was corrected on 7/13/26 to correct the recitation of the provision regarding the NC Real Estate Commission’s standard disclosure statement.…
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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Featured in NCAJ’s Trial Briefs Magazine

July 9, 2026

Appellate attorney Chris Edwards authored an article in a recent issue of Trial Briefs, the official publication of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.…
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Erica Rogers Appointed Vice Chair of NCBA Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee

July 8, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Erica Rogers has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Bar…
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Payton Bullard Joins NCBA Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section Council

July 8, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Payton Bullard has been selected to serve on the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Antitrust…
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Social Engineering Fraud and Your Crime Policy: Why Your Insurer May Deny the Claim and What You Can Do About It

July 7, 2026

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Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Amy H. Wooten
Here’s the scenario: An employee in your accounting department receives an email that appears to be from the CEO. The email requests an urgent…

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