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The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2

March 4, 2022

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
Ed.  Note: This is Part 2 of 2 What’s in a name?  Beer names can be funny, creative, and whimsical.  But with the growing…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2022 Washington Summit

March 3, 2022

Ward and Smith is a proud sponsor of the American Bankers Association’s 2022 Washington Summit.  This two-day event in our nation’s capital runs from…
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Environmental Justice 101: Leveling the Playing Field in the Permitting Process

March 2, 2022

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Written By Amy P. Wang
The concept of “environmental justice” (or “EJ” among environmental practitioners) is not new.  It developed in response to the inordinate number of industrial facilities…
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Sam Franck to Appear on the Wilmington Chamber’s Small Business Real Estate Panel

March 1, 2022

Real estate attorney Sam Franck will be a featured panelist at the Small Business Real Estate event, hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce,…
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Ward and Smith and 2 Attorneys Ranked in the 2022 Edition of the WTR 1000

February 28, 2022

World Trademark Review (WTR), the world’s leading guide to trademark professionals, has recognized Ward and Smith and two of its attorneys. The firm, Angela Doughty, and Joe…
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The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1

February 25, 2022

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
In addition to all its natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, Western North Carolina has more lately become known for its abundance of…
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Take Flight at the 2022 ECAHF Gala, Sponsored by Ward and Smith

February 24, 2022

We’re thrilled to be just one of many co-pilots sponsoring the 2022 Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) Gala.  This yearly fundraiser supports the…