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Summer is winding down, and so is Leadership Asheville’s Summer Buzz Breakfast Series.  The final one will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at the…

Suppose you own farmland or retail commercial space and you lease your property.  What happens to your lease if the lessee files bankruptcy?  And…

At Ward and Smith, the health and well-being of our team members are two of our top priorities. And in recent months, the firm…

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein identified opioid abuse and cybersecurity as top challenges businesses face, while also giving attendees at Ward and Smith’s…

Hemp-derived CBD has become the new hot product since its federal legalization. And retailers are looking to cash in on its growing popularity by incorporating CBD…

A phone call can help support critically ill or injured children and their families this Friday, August 2.  The Ronald McDonald House of Eastern…

Homeowners associations (“HOAs”) do not typically act as construction owners.  HOAs are set up as entities to maintain and manage planned unit communities.  The…