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Meet 2025 Summer Associate William Atkinson

May 14, 2025

It’s officially summer at Ward and Smith! Our 2025 Summer Associate Program is underway, welcoming seven talented law students to gain hands-on experience across…
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NC Legislature Considers Comprehensive Hemp Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know

May 13, 2025

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Written By Marley H. Peterson and Tyler J. Russell
Three significant bills, Senate Bill 535, Senate Bill 265, and House Bill 607, have been introduced during the 2025 North Carolina legislative session, each…
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Downtown Wilmington is Evolving. Be Part of the Conversation at the Power Breakfast on June 17

May 12, 2025

Wilmington’s skyline is changing—and so is the conversation around growth, investment, and revitalization. On Monday, June 17, the Wilmington Business Journal will host its next…
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House Bill 47 Delays Effective Date for North Carolina’s New Building Code

May 9, 2025

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Written By James W. Norment
Recent media coverage of the Hurricane Helene Mountain Recovery Bill left out a critical piece of news for construction industry stakeholders. House Bill 47…
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NCBA to Rebroadcast “Basics of Bankruptcy” CLE Featuring Attorneys Jameson Doub and Lily Faulconer

May 8, 2025

Attorneys looking to build or refresh their knowledge of bankruptcy law will have another opportunity to do so when the North Carolina Bar Association…
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Amy Wooten Helps Shape 2025 NCBA Insurance Law Program — Rebroadcast Set for May 12

May 7, 2025

Attorney Amy Wooten, co-chair of Ward and Smith’s Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice, played a key role as one of the planners of the…
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Preventing Trade Secret Theft: Proactive Strategies for In-House Counsel

May 6, 2025

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Written By Gavin B. Parsons and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Devon D. Williams
Ed. Note: This is the last in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons’ CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Antitrust…

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