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Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the 2025 NC Chamber Economic Forecast Forum

December 17, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to serve as a Patron Sponsor of the 24th Annual Economic Forecast Forum, hosted by the NC Chamber and…
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Trump v. Slaughter: The Supreme Court Signals a Possible Turning Point for Agency Independence

December 16, 2025

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Written By Chris S. Edwards
The Supreme Court hears about 75 cases per “term,” which runs from the first Monday in October until (often) sometime in late June. Most…
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Christina Cress and Peter Ledford Featured in Utility-Sector News Coverage

December 15, 2025

Ward and Smith attorneys were recently featured in two news outlets covering filings made on behalf of the Carolina Industrial Group for Fair Utility…
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Justin Hill and Hayley Wells Earn NC State Bar Board Certification in Employment Law

December 11, 2025

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that Justin Hill and Hayley Wells have become Board Certified Specialists in Employment Law by the…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the 2025 Buncombe County Bar Holiday Party

December 11, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the Buncombe County Bar’s 2025 Holiday Party & Toy Drive on Friday, December 12. This cherished annual…
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Amy Wooten Joins Publications Subcommittee of the NCBA’s Professionalism Committee

December 11, 2025

  Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that litigator Amy Wooten has been tapped to serve on the Publications Subcommittee of the North Carolina…
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Erica Rogers Appointed to INTA’s Right of Publicity Committee for 2026–2027

December 10, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Intellectual Property Attorney Erica Rogers has been appointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Right of…