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Get Ready for the Oyster Roast Extravaganza

October 24, 2024

Get ready to shuck, savor, and sip at the highly anticipated Beaufort Wine & Food annual Oyster Roast, taking place on November 2, 2024,…
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Media Mention: Stephanie Crosby Discusses Exam Changes with Carolina Paralegal News

October 23, 2024

Stephanie Crosby, Ward and Smith’s Business Paralegal Supervisor, was recently featured in an interview with Carolina Paralegal News to discuss significant exam changes impacting…
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Who Is Responsible for That Fallen Tree?

October 22, 2024

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Many of us are dealing with damage caused by fallen trees in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In planned communities, the question of responsibility…
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Media Mention: Will Oden Interviewed by NC Lawyers Weekly on Noncompete Agreements

October 21, 2024

In a recent NC Lawyers Weekly article, labor and employment attorney Will Oden shared his insights on the ongoing legal challenges surrounding noncompetition agreements and the…
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Celebrate Life and Community at the 12th Annual Day of the Dead 5K!

October 21, 2024

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, the nOg Run Club invites runners, walkers, and Day of the Dead enthusiasts…
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Navigating the Skies: Why Drone Land Surveys May Violate Licensing Statutes, Not First Amendment Rights

October 18, 2024

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It is widely understood that to engage in the practice of land surveying in North Carolina, one must have an appropriate license. Less widely…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys Lead in the Establishment of a New Board-Certified Specialty in Employment Law

October 18, 2024

Ward and Smith attorneys Grant Osborne and Will Oden led a committee petitioning the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, the North Carolina State…