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Brad Evans Named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Antitrust

January 5, 2018

Fewer than three percent of attorneys from across North Carolina are included in Business North Carolina’s 2018 “Legal Elite” list. Twenty-two Ward and Smith…
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It’s Official: Brewers Will Pay Less Tax in 2018. Now What?

January 4, 2018

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Written By Zachary F. Lamb and Hayley R. Wells
On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which reduces the federal excise tax on brewers for…
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Tax Reform – What Does it Mean for You and Your Business?

January 2, 2018

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Written By Lee C. Hodge and Steven B. Long
Let’s face it—the Internal Revenue code (the “Code”) and the reams of regulations that implement the Code can be very complex. However, most individuals…
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22 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized in 2018 “Legal Elite” by Business North Carolina

January 2, 2018

Since 2002, Business North Carolina has honored top lawyers from across the Tar Heel state with their list of “Legal Elite” attorneys. This year,…
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Estate Planning Resolutions for 2018

December 29, 2017

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Written By Peter B. von Stein
Another holiday season will have come and gone before we know it. For many, the start of 2018 will be a time of empty…
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Media Mention: NC Lawyers Weekly “Unsung Legal Hero” Profile of Ward and Smith’s Laura Hudson

December 29, 2017

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly released a special section in its December 25th issue profiling the 2017 “Unsung Legal Heroes.” This new recognition honors 33 non-attorney staff…
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Intellectual Property Attorney Angela Doughty Makes ‘World Trademark Review 1000’ List

December 22, 2017

For the second year in a row, Angela Doughty is being internationally recognized for her “legal trademark expertise” by the 2018 World Trademark Review…

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