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Joint Check Agreements in Construction: Use with Caution

April 21, 2021

Written By William S. Durr

Construction projects involve a tiered relationship, which consists of (a) the project owner, (b) a general contractor hired by the owner who manages…

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Melissa Forshey Schwind to Speak at 2021 Virtual NALP Annual Education Conference

April 20, 2021

Melissa Forshey Schwind, Ward and Smith’s Director of Attorney Recruiting, Professional Development, and D&I, will be a featured speaker at the National Association for Law…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors NCRLA Golf Tournament

April 19, 2021

Bragging rights aren’t the only thing on the line at the Future of Hospitality Golf Tournament, sponsored in part by Ward and Smith. …

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Stay in Your Lane: Defining the Scope of an IPR Deposition

April 16, 2021

Written By Payton Collier Bullard

The regulations governing discovery in an inter partes review (“IPR”) proceeding do not provide for the same methods of discovery available in a patent…

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Celebrating the 2021 Community Fabric Awards Winners

April 15, 2021

Ward and Smith would like to congratulate the 2021 recipients of the Community Fabric Awards. This year’s winners are: Mrs. Carol J. MattocksRecipient of…

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Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Planning for Blended Families

April 14, 2021

Written By Virginia S. Carter and Eldridge D. Dodson

According to recent statistics, four out of every ten families are blended families. As you might expect, estate planning for blended families is often…

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Angela Doughty and Erica Rogers Recognized as “IP Stars”

April 13, 2021

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has selected two Ward and Smith attorneys for inclusion in its 2020/21 Edition of “IP Stars.” It’s a specialist…