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Grant Osborne Recognized as a 2020 “Go To Thought Leader” by the National Law Review

December 23, 2020

The National Law Review (NLR) recognizes labor and employment attorney Grant Osborne as a 2020 “Go To Thought Leader.” It’s an honor reserved for less than…
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Media Mention: NASBP’s Blog Features Article by Bill Durr

December 21, 2020

The National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is sharing insights from Ward and Smith’s 2020 Construction Conference with its members.  The organization recently…
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Hemp Suits: Proactive Risk Management is Key

December 16, 2020

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Written By Chris S. Edwards and Amy H. Wooten
Business transactions come with the risk that litigation may arise at some point in the life of the parties’ dealings.  Transactions involving hemp—whether pertaining…
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Webinar: Community Association Building Blocks – Navigating Litigation with Directors & Officers Coverage

December 14, 2020

Nearly 30 percent of North Carolinians reside in a community association of some sort. And these associations, be that a condominium or single-family community, share…
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Industry Veteran Delivers Economic Forecast, Advice for N.C. Construction Firms

December 11, 2020

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Written By William S. Durr
  On October 8, 2020, Hank Harris, the director of Ward and Smith Business Consulting and a senior chairman at FMI Corporation, delivered the…
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Peter von Stein Elected to the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

December 10, 2020

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce has appointed attorney Peter von Stein to its Board of Directors. Peter will serve a three-year term, beginning in…
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Unintended Consequences of Copyright and Trademark Protection in Design

December 9, 2020

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
It is widely accepted that some designs may be entitled to both copyright protection (as original, creative expressions of an idea) and trademark protection…

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