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NCGA 2021 Long Session Update

July 30, 2021

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This article was co-authored by 2021 Government Relations intern Colin Russell. Since convening in January, the North Carolina General Assembly’s Long Session has been…
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NC Superintendent of Public Instruction to Speak at Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

July 29, 2021

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s Power Luncheon returns for August with North Carolina state superintendent Catherine Truitt. Truitt assumed her role as the state’s…
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So You Have A Judgment… Now What?

July 28, 2021

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In North Carolina, many lawsuits result in the entry of a judgment that establishes one party’s right to collect payment of a certain amount…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors Kiwanis All-American Golf Tournament

July 26, 2021

Ward and Smith is a proud sponsor of the 44th Annual Kiwanis All-American Golf Tournament on August 14-15 at the Pinecrest Country Club in…
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Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

July 23, 2021

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Written By Evan M. Musselwhite
Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the Executive Networking Conference

July 22, 2021

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor one of the premier events for professional development and business networking, the Executive Networking Conference (ENC). The…
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Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference

July 21, 2021

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
So you did all the hard work that was necessary to get a new business off the ground.  And you formed a new business entity…