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Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

July 23, 2021

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Written By Evan M. Musselwhite
Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors the Executive Networking Conference

July 22, 2021

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor one of the premier events for professional development and business networking, the Executive Networking Conference (ENC). The…
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Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference

July 21, 2021

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Written By Norman J. Leonard
So you did all the hard work that was necessary to get a new business off the ground.  And you formed a new business entity…
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3 Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo

July 19, 2021

Three Ward and Smith attorneys will be featured speakers at one of the premier gatherings for North Carolina community association managers and leaders.  Adam…
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A New Commodity in a Traditional Box: Hemp’s Commodity Status Demands Appropriate Attention

July 15, 2021

The United States government federally decriminalized hemp on December 20, 2018, making hemp biomass—the raw, harvested agricultural plant—a commodity like any other crop, such…
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Mike McIntyre Named Chair of the Economic Development Practice Group

July 14, 2021

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Mike McIntyre will lead the Economic Development Practice Group. He serves as the firm’s Senior…