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Legal Risks in Horse Boarding Contracts Under North Carolina Law and How to Avoid Them

December 9, 2025

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Written By William S. Durr and Avery J. Locklear and Stephanie C. Crosby
Operating a large boarding facility in North Carolina is rewarding and complex. Stable owners juggle the responsibilities of animal care, property management, staffing, and…
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Chris Edwards Elected to the Executive Board of the ABA’s Council of Appellate Lawyers

December 8, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Chris Edwards, North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice and co-chair of the firm’s Appellate…
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Recent Changes to North Carolina’s Insurance Laws: Highlights That Businesses and Individual Policyholders Ought to Know

December 5, 2025

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten
Recent updates to the North Carolina General Statutes in Chapter 58 (insurance) and to a portion of Chapter 42 (landlord and tenant) became law…
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Ward and Smith Proud to Sponsor the Asheville Brewers Alliance Holiday Party

December 4, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to support the Asheville Brewers Alliance (ABA) Holiday Party, a festive gathering that celebrates another year of collaboration, creativity, and…
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Christina Cress to Speak at the North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance Annual Meeting

December 3, 2025

Christina Cress, leader of the firm’s Energy + Utilities Practice, will be speaking at the North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (NCMA) Annual Meeting on Thursday, December…
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What North Carolina Horse Boarding Operations Can Do When Owners Don’t Pay Board and Abandon Their Horse

December 2, 2025

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Written By Stephanie C. Crosby and William S. Durr and Avery J. Locklear
Running a horse boarding business comes with its share of challenges. One of the most difficult situations is when a horse owner stops paying…
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Virginia Carter and Matt Thompson Quoted in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly on Major Federal Tax Law Changes

December 1, 2025

Ward and Smith attorneys Virginia S. Carter and Matthew W. Thompson were recently featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, sharing their insights on the wide-ranging impacts…

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