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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…
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Impact of Cloud-Based Software Service Providers on HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

October 31, 2016

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The message from patients to healthcare providers is clear: increase the quality of health services while decreasing cost.  The message from the federal government…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors Labor & Employment Law Event

October 27, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor the 32nd Annual North Carolina/South Carolina Labor & Employment Law Program in Asheville.  The meeting will be…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorney Elected President of New Hanover County Bar Association

October 27, 2016

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to announce that on October 11, 2016, Virginia Carter was elected President of the Board of Directors of…
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The Attorney Client Privilege in Community Associations

October 26, 2016

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
Few legal concepts rival the complexities surrounding the attorney‑client privilege in community association matters.  The confusion about these complexities, and the resulting misunderstandings, do…