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Hayley Wells Named Leader of Alcoholic Beverage Law Practice Group

November 26, 2019

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Hayley Wells has been appointed to lead the firm’s Alcoholic Beverage Law Practice Group. In her…

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Lance Martin Receives NCBA’s 2019 Bankruptcy Section Pro Bono Award

November 25, 2019

Creditors’ rights attorney Lance Martin was honored recently by the North Carolina Bar Association Bankruptcy Section. He was named the recipient of the 2019…

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NCGA 2019 Wrap-Up: A Tale of a Legislative Impasse

November 22, 2019

Written By James W. Norment

It’s a wrap for the 2019 North Carolina General Assembly, at least for now. Lawmakers have adjourned for the year, ending one of the…

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Media Mention: Lance Martin’s SBA Article Featured in The Coleman Report

November 21, 2019

The Coleman Report, a small business banking news source, recently featured an article written by bankruptcy attorney Lance Martin. The publication posted to its…

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Gobble Gobble! Ward and Smith Sponsors Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser

November 21, 2019

Before you fill up on your Thanksgiving meal, burn off some calories at the 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K, presented by the…

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Hemp’s Storied Past – and (Potentially) Bright Future – in North Carolina

November 20, 2019

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

Hemp has long held a prominent place in our nation’s agricultural history. Hemp was a staple crop in Colonial America. It was present on…

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Hot Diggity Dog! Ward and Smith Adds Pet Health Insurance Benefit

November 19, 2019

Ward and Smith recently announced that the firm is offering discounted pet health insurance through The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to…