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NCCF Releases Innovative Nature-based Stormwater Strategy Report

March 5, 2021

The North Carolina Coastal Federation has released a new “Action Plan for Nature-based Stormwater Strategies” that will serve both as a blueprint for future…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Virtual Community Fabric Awards

March 4, 2021

The Community Fabric Awards is going virtual. Ward and Smith is the presenting sponsor of this annual New Bern event, and despite the change in…
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Short-Term Rentals Regulations: Not Always a Day at the Beach for Municipalities

March 3, 2021

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Written By Clint H. Cogburn
The explosion of short-term rental properties through North Carolina – from mountain cities to coastal destinations, and cities and towns in between – has…
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Erica Rogers to Participate in Triangle ArtWorks’ Quick Connect

March 2, 2021

Join intellectual property attorney Erica Rogers on March 6 for Triangle ArtWorks’ Quick Connect event.  Nine other local experts in marketing, law, and small…
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World Trademark Review Ranks Ward and Smith and 2 Attorneys in 2021 Edition

March 1, 2021

The world’s leading guide to trademark professionals selected Ward and Smith and attorneys Angela Doughty and Joe Schouten for inclusion in its 2021 edition of the…
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It’s No Big Deal, Until It Is: Why Vendor Contracts Matter for Community Associations

February 26, 2021

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Madeline Lipe Williams
A key role of most community associations is to engage contractors, service providers, and vendors (all together, “vendors”) to assist the community with its…
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North Carolina Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Committee Virtual 1L Interview Day

February 25, 2021

Ward and Smith was pleased to participate in this annual program on Thursday, February 18. In a secure online environment, more than a dozen…

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