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Jenna Butler Appointed Special Superior Court Judge for North Carolina’s Second Judicial Division

September 11, 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that litigator Jenna Fruechtenicht Butler has been appointed by the North Carolina General Assembly as a…
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The Warning Signs Your Trade Secrets Are Walking Out the Door

September 11, 2026

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Written By Gavin B. Parsons and W. Taylor Pulliam
This article is the second installment in our four-part Trade Secrets at Risk: A Business Owner’s Guide series. Read Part One, and check back…
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Nine Ward and Smith Attorneys Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under List for 2026

September 10, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that nine of our attorneys have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 “40 & Under List.” This…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Emmaus House Dinner Fundraiser

September 10, 2026

A safe place to live can be the turning point between early recovery and a stable, independent future. On September 21, 2026, community members,…
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When Storms Hit and Quorums Fail: HOA Authority in Emergencies

September 9, 2026

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Written By Samuel B. Franck and Madeline Lipe Williams
A hurricane warning is issued late on Friday afternoon. The clubhouse roof needs immediate boarding. Three downed trees are blocking the only road into…
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A Fresh Weekend on the Farm: Ward and Smith Supports ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour

September 9, 2026

Grab your family, gather your friends, and get ready to hit the country roads. ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour returns Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20,…
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Cyber Insurance Decoded: What Your Policy Actually Covers, What It Excludes, and How to Maximize Your Protection

September 8, 2026

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Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Amy H. Wooten
A ransomware attack shuts down your operations for a week. A data breach exposes thousands of customer records. An employee falls for a phishing…

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