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Brad Evans Selected for Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates

June 12, 2023

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce that litigator and Co-Managing Director Brad Evans has been accepted into the revered American Board of Trial…
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Angela Doughty Named Trademark Law Specialty Committee Co-Chair of the NC State Bar Board of Legalization

June 9, 2023

Angela Doughty has been appointed Co-Chair of the Trademark Law Specialty Committee of the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legalization, which reflects her…
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Protecting Your Mental Health: Ward and Smith Hosts INTA Roundtable on Wellness

June 9, 2023

Get energized and gain invaluable insight when Ward and Smith hosts a roundtable event with the International Trademark Association (INTA) on Thursday, June 22, in…
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Trademark Infringement is No Joke!: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC

June 8, 2023

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Daniel’s in a dispute over a humorous squeaky dog toy called “Bad Spaniels.”  The…
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Meet 2023 Summer Associate Marley Peterson

June 8, 2023

Ward and Smith’s 2023 Summer Associate Program has recently commenced, bringing together five promising law students and our esteemed attorneys. We are thrilled to offer…
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AI: Legal Déjà Vu or Revolution?

June 7, 2023

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As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype continues, you may feel a sense of déjà vu. But after attending the recent Corporate Legal Operations Consortium…
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Unleashing Youth Potential: NC Bar Foundation Celebrates Mike McIntyre’s Leadership Challenge

June 6, 2023

No Law Day celebration is complete without the McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge. Spearheaded by former Congressman and Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre and…