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Attorney Chris Edwards to Speak at NCSBN Annual Meeting in Chicago

August 6, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Chris Edwards will speak at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s 2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 19,…

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$545,000 Wire Fraud Raises the Stakes for Contract Payments

August 5, 2026

Written By James W. Norment and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. The second installment will be published on August 12, 2026. A $545,000 wire fraud loss recently…

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What To Do When You Receive a Civil Subpoena: A Practical Guide

August 5, 2026

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Michael J. Parrish

If you’re reading this, you or your business has likely just been served with a civil subpoena. Take a breath—this is stressful, but it…

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DealCloud at Work: How Ward and Smith Turned Relationship Data into a Growth Engine

August 5, 2026

Ward and Smith, a mid-size law firm, adopted Intapp DealCloud to improve how its attorneys manage relationships, track deal activity, and support compliance across…

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Media Mention: NCBA Features Brad Evans in President-Elect Profile

August 4, 2026

Brad Evans, Ward and Smith’s Co-Managing Director, was the subject of a profile from the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) following his election as…

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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber to Host August Power Luncheon Featuring Legislative Delegation

August 4, 2026

Business and community leaders will gather on Tuesday, August 18, for the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber’s August Power Luncheon, featuring a recap of the 2026…

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Credibility: Your Most Valuable Currency in Legal Writing

August 3, 2026

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Ed. Note: This article is the first of five installments in our Writing to Persuade: An Appellate Lawyer’s Guide to Legal Writing series. Part Two will…