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Attorney Charles Ellis Appointed as Pitt Community College Board of Trustee Chair

September 7, 2023

Ward and Smith Attorney Charles Ellis has been appointed the new chair of the Pitt Community College Board of Trustees. His impressive background and…
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Gimme Shelter: General Trust Planning for Future Generations

September 6, 2023

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Written By Jennifer V. Boyer
Some are quick to dismiss asset protection trust planning as too complex or unnecessary.  For those not in a “certain tax bracket,” this type…
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Step into the Boardroom with Ward and Smith at Business NC’s CEO Summit

September 5, 2023

In the heart of North Carolina’s thriving business community, a dynamic event is set to take place this October that focuses on the future…
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The Buck Stops with You: Artificial Intelligence, Employment, & Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

September 1, 2023

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Written By Grant B. Osborne and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US
“I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.” –…
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Take a Bite out of the Future at Wilmington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast with Ward and Smith

August 31, 2023

Get a glimpse into the future of Wilmington from those who will shape the city’s destiny at the Wilmington Business Journal’s Power Breakfast on Tuesday,…
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One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: Proxies at Meetings, Written Ballots, and Electronic Voting

August 30, 2023

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams
All community associations, at least annually, are faced with action items requiring a vote of their membership.  For example, community association membership participation is…
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8 Ward and Smith Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

August 29, 2023

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that eight lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers:…

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