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Ward and Smith Hires New Litigator

October 2, 2018

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce the newest attorney to join the firm, Chris Edwards. Chris will be based in the Wilmington office.…
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Three Attorneys Named “Labor and Employment Stars”

October 2, 2018

Benchmark Litigation, the prestigious guide to litigation firms and attorneys, has selected three Ward and Smith attorneys for its first-ever Labor and Employment guide. This…
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Hurricane Florence – Emergency CAMA Permits Available

October 1, 2018

It’s been two weeks since the full force of Hurricane Florence squarely hit the eastern North Carolina coast from New Bern to Wilmington and…
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Should You Bank a Virtual Currency Business?

September 28, 2018

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have spawned many types of businesses that need banking services.  Many banks “de-risk” — do not provide banking…
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Save the Date for the RTCA-ACC Fall Reception

September 27, 2018

In-house counsel, mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 3. That’s when the Research Triangle Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (“RTAC-ACC”) is hosting…
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My Note and Deed of Trust Have Different Dates. Do I Have a Problem?

September 26, 2018

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Consider this scenario:  You loan money to a borrower. You intend to secure the loan with a deed of trust encumbering real property.  Your…
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Media Mention: Jason Strickland Shares Construction Law Knowledge with BNC

September 25, 2018

There are several methods for resolving construction disputes. And recently, construction litigator Jason Strickland explained the pros and cons of one popular form of…