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Whitney Campbell Christensen Delivers ‘Best Practices’ Presentation at DANC’s Government Relations Forum

June 24, 2020

A big part of a nonprofit organization is advocacy for its mission.  It’s an ongoing effort to engage policymakers—however, there are some tips and…
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Marla Bowman and Lance Martin Inducted into the 2019 NC Pro Bono Honor Society

June 23, 2020

The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) selected attorneys Marla Bowman and Lance Martin for inclusion into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono…
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Media Mention: Ward and Smith’s “New Way of Work” Featured in the Wilmington Business Journal

June 22, 2020

COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed how many industries do business. This new normal was the focus of an article recently published by the Wilmington Business Journal.…
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COVID Quarantine + Surge in eCommerce = … ADA Discrimination Claims?!

June 19, 2020

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While much about COVID-19 and its long-term impact on businesses and the economy is unknown, its effect of a worldwide increase in a reliance…
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COVID-19 Update from Ward and Smith

June 19, 2020

An employee at the New Bern office of Ward and Smith has tested positive for the coronavirus. We immediately notified the employees who came…
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Is Court in Session? An NC Family Law Court Update

June 18, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Courts postponed most district and court cases until June 1.  On May 21, Chief Justice Beasley provided that…
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Liability Waivers and Questionnaires in the Time of COVID-19

June 17, 2020

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Written By Will Oden
As businesses begin to re-open and re-engage their workforce, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth exploring requiring your employees…