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Sam Franck to Appear on the Wilmington Chamber’s Small Business Real Estate Panel

March 1, 2022

Real estate attorney Sam Franck will be a featured panelist at the Small Business Real Estate event, hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce,…
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Ward and Smith and 2 Attorneys Ranked in the 2022 Edition of the WTR 1000

February 28, 2022

World Trademark Review (WTR), the world’s leading guide to trademark professionals, has recognized Ward and Smith and two of its attorneys. The firm, Angela Doughty, and Joe…
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The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1

February 25, 2022

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
In addition to all its natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, Western North Carolina has more lately become known for its abundance of…
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Take Flight at the 2022 ECAHF Gala, Sponsored by Ward and Smith

February 24, 2022

We’re thrilled to be just one of many co-pilots sponsoring the 2022 Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) Gala.  This yearly fundraiser supports the…
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X. Lightfoot Elected Capital City Lawyers Association Treasurer

February 24, 2022

Attorney X. Lightfoot has been elected treasurer of the Capital City Lawyers Association.  He is in the midst of a one-year term that ends…
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Dust Off Your Template Employment Agreements

February 23, 2022

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Written By Emily G. Massey
Ed. Note: This article was updated to reflect President Joe Biden’s recent signing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment…
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Stephanie Crosby Co-Chairs 4ALL Statewide Service Day Committee

February 22, 2022

Paralegal Stephanie Crosby is co-leading one of the largest statewide legal pro bono initiatives to answer a call for help.  She is co-chairing the…