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Get Ready for an Action-Packed Day at the 2024 WilmingtonBiz Expo!

September 26, 2024

Wilmington, get ready! The 2024 WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo, sponsored by Ward and Smith, arrives Wednesday, October 2, at the Wilmington Convention Center. From…

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Jim Wilson Named Litigation Counsel of America Fellow

September 25, 2024

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Jim Wilson, a Professional Licensing attorney, has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of…

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Agritourism in North Carolina: Balancing Revenue Growth with Legal Compliance

September 24, 2024

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Hayley R. Wells

Agritourism is now a vital part of the agricultural economy in North Carolina. More and more farmers are turning to agritourism as a way…

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Attorney Charles Ellis Inducted into the NCBA Legal Practice Hall of Fame

September 23, 2024

On Friday, September 20, 2024, Ward and Smith’s Charles Ellis was inducted into the prestigious North Carolina Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame. The…

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Our September Focus: The Power of Preparedness

September 23, 2024

September is all about “The Power of Preparedness.” All month long, we’re focusing on the importance of being proactive and prepared in various aspects…

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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

September 20, 2024

Written By Will Oden and Genesis E. Torres

As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues…

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X. Lightfoot to Speak at TSHRM’s September Chapter Meeting

September 20, 2024

Mark your calendars for an essential event hosted by the Triangle Society for Human Resource Management (TSHRM)! On Thursday, September 26, from 11:00 a.m.…