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Unlock a Winning Strategy at Ward and Smith’s In-House Counsel Seminar: Pre-register Now!

August 23, 2024

Attention all in-house counsel! It’s time to mark your calendars and get your game faces on because Ward and Smith’s 2024 In-House Counsel Seminar is…
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Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

August 22, 2024

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Written By Alexander C. Dale
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently released two cases that raise the question of whether a covenant amendment containing rental restrictions may be…
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A Win for Employers: Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

August 21, 2024

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On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown, a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, delivered a nationwide victory…
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2024 Ultimate Pre-Game Party: A Touchdown Event for a Great Cause!

August 21, 2024

Attention football fans and fun-seekers! Get ready to kick off your weekend with the 2024 Ultimate Pre-Game Party, hosted by the Boys & Girls…
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3 Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at 2024 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo

August 19, 2024

Get ready for an engaging and informative experience at the 2024 Community Associations Institute of North Carolina (CAI-NC) Annual Conference & Expo! This year,…
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The Perils of Over-Lawyering in Bankruptcy

August 16, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
For a lender in bankruptcy, the best situation is to be an over-secured creditor, meaning the value of your collateral exceeds your debt.  A…
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67 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for 2025

August 15, 2024

  Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®. Fifty-four attorneys were chosen for inclusion in…