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Hayley Wells to Speak at NC Craft Brewers Conference 2019

October 24, 2019

Alcoholic Beverage Law attorney Hayley Wells will speak at the NC Craft Brewers Conference 2019, November 5- 7, in Winston-Salem.  She is teaming up with…
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The Longest Dance – The WOTUS Two-Step

October 23, 2019

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Written By Amy P. Wang
We are on the eve of a new regulatory definition of “waters of the United States” for the Clean Water Act.  The United States…
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Ward and Smith Named “Recommended” and “Highly Recommended” by Benchmark Litigation

October 22, 2019

Ward and Smith has been recognized as a leading law firm by Benchmark Litigation in its 2020 rankings. The definitive guide to America’s leading litigation…
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Reminder to North Carolina Employers: Take Time to Thoughtfully Craft Your Restrictive Covenants!

October 18, 2019

A recent decision of the North Carolina Court of Appeals serves as an important reminder to avoid the temptation to overreach when seeking to…
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Ward and Smith Supports Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Pink Strong | Steel Strong

October 17, 2019

In honor of October being breast cancer awareness month, Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce our support of the Pink Strong | Steel…
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How to Write an Effective SBA Litigation Plan

October 16, 2019

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Written By Lance P. Martin
When an SBA loan goes into default, the SBA requires a lender to commence litigation when the lender concludes that (1) defensive action is…