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Ward and Smith Welcomes Appellate Litigation Attorney Jake Pugh

April 1, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Jake Pugh has joined the firm as an appellate litigation attorney. Jake brings more than a…
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Your Divorce Attorney Wants You to Stop Using ChatGPT: Family Law, AI, and the Privilege You’re Giving Away

April 1, 2026

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Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn and Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP
A recent federal court ruling out of New York has important implications for anyone involved in a family law matter, whether you are navigating…
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Out of Tune: Trade Secret Theft and Employment Law Case Study

March 31, 2026

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Written By Justin T. Hill and Genesis E. Torres and Will Oden
Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared practical insights and strategies for responding to the theft of trade secrets, by sharing the example of a…
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Celebrating the 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival

March 30, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to be a Patron Sponsor of the 2026 North Carolina Azalea Festival, taking place April 8–12 in Wilmington, North…
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The Greatest Hits of Employment Law for In-House Counsel: DEI and Looking Ahead for 2026

March 27, 2026

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Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Justin T. Hill and Genesis E. Torres
During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel Seminar, four attorneys from the firm placed a spotlight on recent topics that are striking a chord…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors ECU’s 2026 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards

March 26, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor the East Carolina University Alumni Association’s 2026 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards, a signature event celebrating exceptional…
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Negating Attorney-Client Privilege: Don’t Let AI Put a Fox in Your Company’s Henhouse

March 25, 2026

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Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP
The recent rise in prevalence of AI chatbots and tools have generated significant conversations in the data privacy world regarding the risks of compliance…

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