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Being Dismissive: The Realities of Having a Lawsuit Dismissed

November 10, 2016

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We often hear the phrases “frivolous case” or “thrown out of court,” and, as these sayings imply, we make broad assumptions about the procedural…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors MumFest 2016

November 10, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor MumFest on November 12-13, 2016.  MumFest is a combination of family fun, entertainment, attractions, exhibitors, and great food…
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Ward and Smith Promotes Charles Collins to Director of Information Technology

November 10, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. announces the promotion of Charles Collins to Director of Information Technology.  He will be responsible for leading the firm’s evaluation…
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Lessons From the EEOC’s General Counsel’s Retrospective: Top Ten Litigation Developments and the Effective Employer’s Response

November 8, 2016

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
On October 7, 2016, the General Counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), P. David Lopez, presented “The EEOC’s Top Ten Litigation Developments” at an employment…
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Public Housing Alert

November 3, 2016

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The North Carolina Supreme Court Recently Removed the Unconscionability (or “Unfairness”) Defense to Eviction.  But, With One Catch… Technical notice requirements, grievance procedures, and…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Event

November 1, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor the Coasta Roasta Oyster Roast hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 4.
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Receives 2017 Best Law Firm Rankings

November 1, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. received Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 rankings in the 2017 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best…