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Ward and Smith Supports Golfing for Education

May 14, 2019

More than just bragging rights will be on the line this weekend at the Pamlico Community College Pepsi Cup Golf Tournament.  The annual event raises…
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Beer, Hemp, and CBD in North Carolina

May 13, 2019

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The cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry is exploding today. Hemp and hemp-derived CBD were classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of…
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2018 Farm Bill and Federal Trademark Protection for Hemp

May 10, 2019

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
This article continues our earlier discussion about brand protection for hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”).  The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) generally refuses to register…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2019 Gift of Education Event

May 10, 2019

Education is a gift that keeps on giving, but higher education is not always affordable. That’s why the Cape Fear Community College Foundation hosts…
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Lance Martin to Receive Buncombe County Bar Pro Bono Award

May 9, 2019

The Buncombe County Bar is honoring creditors’ rights attorney Lance Martin. He will receive the 2019 Pro Bono Award for his exemplary work to…
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Compliance Inspections for CBD Retail Operations in NC

May 8, 2019

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Written By Tyler J. Russell
In February, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (the “Department”) disclosed its intent to issue CBD Advisory Letters to hemp and…
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Don Eglinton to Speak at NCRWA Annual Conference

May 7, 2019

Business and commercial litigation attorney Don Eglinton will be a featured presenter at the 42nd Annual North Carolina Rural Water Association Conference and Exhibition.…