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Takeaways from the 2022 Industrial Hemp Summit

March 9, 2022

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers and Tyler J. Russell and Amy H. Wooten

Ward and Smith’s Hemp and Cannabis Law attorneys recently attended the fifth annual Industrial Hemp Summit. After another year of adjustments and uncertainty caused…

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Ready. Set. Hike! ECU Football Coach Mike Houston to Speak at March Power Luncheon

March 8, 2022

There’s always room to talk football, even during March Madness. Join East Carolina University Head Football Coach, Mike Houston, on Tuesday, March 15 for…

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Ken Gray to Speak to Wayne County Human Resources Association Members

March 7, 2022

Labor and employment attorney Ken Gray will be a featured speaker at an upcoming Wayne County Human Resources Association (WCHRA) meeting. The event will take…

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The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2

March 4, 2022

Written By Norman J. Leonard

Ed. Note: This is Part 2 of 2 What’s in a name? Beer names can be funny, creative, and whimsical. But with the growing…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2022 Washington Summit

March 3, 2022

Ward and Smith is a proud sponsor of the American Bankers Association’s 2022 Washington Summit. This two-day event in our nation’s capital runs from…

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Environmental Justice 101: Leveling the Playing Field in the Permitting Process

March 2, 2022

Written By Amy P. Wang

The concept of “environmental justice” (or “EJ” among environmental practitioners) is not new. It developed in response to the inordinate number of industrial facilities…