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Grant Osborne Appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association Government & Public Sector Section Council

August 11, 2023

Attorney Grant Osborne has been honored with a seat on the North Carolina Bar Association Government & Public Sector Section Council. He will serve a…
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Camp Lejeune Justice Act One Year Later: The Path Forward Is Becoming Clearer

August 10, 2023

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Written By X. Lightfoot
August 10, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a pivotal legislation within the broader Honoring Our PACT Act.  …
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NLRB Turning Up the Heat Over Employee Handbooks

August 8, 2023

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Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear
In the midst of one of the hottest summers on record, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) is putting the heat…
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Discover ECU’s Bold Vision at Next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

August 8, 2023

Unlock the boundless potential of East Carolina University’s future at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon, presented by Ward and Smith on Tuesday, August…
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Unlocking Student Experiences: Avery Locklear to Moderate UNC-Pembroke Panel

August 7, 2023

Get ready to kick off the school year in style with attorney Avery Locklear! She’s heading back to her old stomping grounds at UNC-Pembroke…
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Affirmative Action Ruling Opens Gates for Innovative Admissions, Just Like Chris Edwards Predicted

August 7, 2023

The Triad Business Journal highlights attorney Chris Edwards’ perspective on the current implications of college admissions in a post-affirmative action era. In an article…
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Tee Off for Education: Ward and Smith Sponsors 2023 Bulldog Athletics Scholarship Golf Classic!

August 7, 2023

Fore! Swing into action and support higher education at the 2023 Bulldog Athletics Association Scholarship Golf Classic. Ward and Smith is proudly backing this…

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