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Can I Secure A Loan with Bitcoin? Part II

April 6, 2018

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Written By Lance P. Martin
In my previous article, I discussed the challenges of using Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) to create and perfect a security…
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Ward and Smith Teams up with HighQ to Deliver Client Value

April 5, 2018

In a move that will provide clients with responsive, high-quality, and cost-effective legal services, Ward and Smith is thrilled to team up with HighQ, a…
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Ward and Smith Joins Law Firm Alliance

April 2, 2018

At Ward and Smith, the touchstone of our law firm’s culture is a long-held belief that the needs of our clients come first. Today,…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Coastal Women’s Forum 30th Anniversary

March 26, 2018

The Coastal Women’s Forum (CWF) will celebrate a big milestone in April. It’s turning 30. To mark this momentous occasion, CWF is hosting an anniversary…
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Wake Up and Smell the . . . PLAY-DOH®?

March 23, 2018

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
It has been about a year since the toy company, Hasbro, Inc. (“Hasbro”), filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the “2018 Banking Institute”

March 22, 2018

The Banking Institute is back for another year in Charlotte, and Ward and Smith a proud sponsor of the 2018 event.  The two-day program…
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Protecting Important Assets of your Growing Business: The Value of Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secret Protection

March 21, 2018

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
You have a great idea for a product or service and dream of putting that idea to work by starting a business. Once your…