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Attorney Erica Rogers to Moderate Panel at INTA 2024 Annual Meeting

May 15, 2024

Erica Rogers, an attorney certified as a Specialist in Trademark Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board, will moderate a panel at the…

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Brad Evans to Speak at RANC’s 2024 Annual Conference

May 15, 2024

Attorney Brad Evans will be a key panelist at the Railway Association of North Carolina’s (RANC) 2024 Annual Conference. Joining him on the panel…

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Media Mention: B.T. Atkinson Featured in Wilmington Magazine

May 15, 2024

Attorney B.T. Atkinson is reflecting on returning to his roots in the latest issue of Wilmington Magazine. The article, titled “Home Is Where…

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Having the Talk: How Employers Should Prepare for Difficult Disciplinary Situations

May 14, 2024

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Justin T. Hill

Every employee hired is expected to be a team player and integrate into the employer’s culture to cultivate success. However, nearly all employers find…

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Ward and Smith Welcomes 2024 Summer Associates

May 13, 2024

Ward and Smith is excited to introduce six exceptional law students selected for the firm’s 2024 Summer Associate Program. These students bring a wealth…

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Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsor the Rotary Club of Asheville’s Heroes Hoorah Event

May 13, 2024

Join Ward and Smith on May 16 as we sponsor the Heroes Hoorah event, presented by the Rotary Club of Asheville! This heartwarming event…

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FTC: Three Enforcement Actions and a Ruling

May 10, 2024

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

In today’s digital landscape, the exchange of personal information has become ubiquitous, often without consumers fully comprehending the extent of its implications. The recent…