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Register Now: Employment Law Breakfast and Learn

September 19, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. will host a series of “breakfast and learn” events in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, and Raleigh. Each event will include…
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David Ward Receives Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

September 18, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that David Ward is a recipient of the National Eagle Scout Association “Outstanding Eagle Scout Award.”…
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CED Tech Venture Conference

September 18, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a strategic partner of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. This week, CED hosts the premier event…
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Do I Need An Estate Plan?

September 14, 2017

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Written By Zachary F. Lamb
Do you care who will receive your assets upon your death? Do you have a minor child or children and want to have a…
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600,000 Reasons to Comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

September 13, 2017

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Written By Lance P. Martin
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit—which covers federal courts in North Carolina—recently affirmed a borrower’s victory against a loan servicer…
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Well, Isn’t That a Special Use? Navigating the Special Use Permit Process in North Carolina

September 12, 2017

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
North Carolina statutes provide that cities and counties may issue special use permits in accordance with the principles, conditions, safeguards, and procedures specified in…
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Media Mention: “Medical examiner ordered to pay $350K for bungled death investigation”

September 12, 2017

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly reported that a commissioner with the North Carolina Industrial Commission recently ordered the medical examiner’s office and the state Department…