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The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation

March 20, 2019

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Written By William S. Durr
In its broadest sense, the “economic loss rule” prohibits recovery in tort for purely economic loss incurred under contract law.  The Merriam-Webster Dictionary online…
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2019 Legal Feeding Frenzy Extended

March 20, 2019

Legal Feeding Frenzy has been extended through April 4.  The annual fundraiser is held every year starting March to collect food for the hungry…
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Ward and Smith’s March Community Involvement

March 19, 2019

From aviation to banking, here are two memorable events happening this week that we’re proud to support. The Banking Institute returns to Charlotte. The…
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Media Mention: North Carolina’s New Cash Crop?

March 18, 2019

Growing hemp could be North Carolina’s latest agriculture craze.   Demand for hemp and hemp-derived products, such as CBD, is fueling a boom. While hemp is…
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Pray for a Good Harvest, but Keep at Your Plow – And Know Enough Employment Law to Stay Out of the Ditch

March 15, 2019

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
Employers in agribusiness face the same risks as those in any other business, but perhaps more than most if faced with frequent employee-turnover and…
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Vidant Health’s CEO to Speak at March Power Luncheon

March 12, 2019

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon will feature value insights from Vidant Health’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Waldrum. Dr. Waldrum was named…
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What’s on Friday? A Scholarship Auction and Traditional Irish Dinner

March 11, 2019

Ward and Smith is committed to supporting our communities, and we feel empowered to help and sponsor events that are making a difference. So…