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Delta-8 THC: More Risk than Reward

October 15, 2021

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Hemp product producers and sellers must consider a large number of legal and regulatory compliance risks each day.  Are their inputs and plant material…
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October Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon to Feature Vidant Health CEO

October 15, 2021

Join the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce on October 19 for its monthly Power Luncheon series, sponsored by Ward and Smith.  The upcoming virtual…
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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Joe Schouten as a “Future Star”

October 14, 2021

Benchmark Litigation has named litigation attorney Joe Schouten as a “Future Star” for 2022.  This recognition is awarded to attorneys who were consistently referenced by peers and clients and are building their…
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To North Carolina Governmental Employers: Heads-Up – “Unreasonable Employee Discipline” Can Now Get You Sued

October 13, 2021

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
No good deed goes unpunished. Little did City of Durham Police Sergeant Michael Mole’ know, in his first crack at negotiating on his own…
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Amy Wooten Elected Treasurer of Chief Justice Susie M. Sharp Inn of Court

October 12, 2021

Litigation attorney Amy Wooten has been elected as Treasurer of the Chief Justice Susie M. Sharp Inn of Court (“Inn”). Founded in 1993 under…
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Charles Collins Joins “Improving Your Operational Efficiency” Panel

October 11, 2021

Charles Collins, Ward and Smith’s Director of Information Technology, is participating in an upcoming webinar on improving your operational efficiency as a panelist.  He is one…
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Media Mention: Ken Gray Talks Vaccination Mandates with WRAL TechWire

October 8, 2021

Tech giants like IBM and Red Hat are now mandating vaccinations for employees, and many more Triangle companies are likely to follow, according to…