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North Carolina Occupational Licensing Boards: Disciplinary Hearings and Appeals, 101

May 21, 2021

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Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of three articles examining disciplinary and appeals processes in front of North Carolina professional and…
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Ward and Smith Welcomes 2021 Government Relations Intern

May 20, 2021

Ward and Smith is excited to welcome Colin Russell to our team as a 2021 summer intern. Colin will assist the firm’s Government Relations…
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“Batten Down the Hatches: Named Storm-Preparedness for Community Associations”

May 19, 2021

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The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off in t-minus 12 days, on June 1, 2021, and runs through November 30, 2021. If this…
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Meet 2021 Summer Associate Alex Ferri

May 18, 2021

Every year, Ward and Smith welcomes a new class of Summer Associates. This year, five students from different law schools joined the firm for…
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A Soft Deadline for Hard Cash: American Rescue Plan Funds for North Carolina Municipalities

May 14, 2021

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Written By E. Knox Proctor V
First, the good news: every municipality in North Carolina is eligible to receive a large cash infusion, up to 75% of its budget, from…
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Ward and Smith Welcomes Five Summer Associates for 2021

May 13, 2021

We welcome five new and returning faces as part of the firm’s 2021 Summer Associate Program. Meet the 2021 Summer Associates:  Alex FerriWake Forest…
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Construction Conference Roundup: Roundtable Session Covers Employment Contracts, PPP Documentation, How To Vet Private Construction Clients and More

May 12, 2021

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Written By Evan M. Musselwhite
  The roundtable Q&A session in Ward and Smith’s virtual 2020 Construction Conference covered a range of issues, from employment matters to vetting private…