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Mike McIntyre Receives North Carolina State Bar’s Distinguished Service Award

February 18, 2021

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been selected for the North Carolina State Bar’s highest honor, the John B. McMillian Distinguished Service Award,…

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Serving on Your Community Association’s ARC, ACC, or ARB? Take Note to Whom Your Fiduciary Duties Are Owed

February 17, 2021

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

Residents of planned communities often must obtain approval prior to making any modifications to their homes and lots. Through their declaration of covenants, conditions,…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Annual Downtown Asheville Update

February 16, 2021

What does 2021 have in store for Downtown Asheville? Residents will have a chance to find out during the annual State of Downtown address,…

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Tyler Russell to Speak at the 2021 Industrial Hemp Summit

February 15, 2021

Hemp and Cannabis Law attorney Tyler Russell will participate in a panel discussion at the 2021 Industrial Hemp Summit. The Summit is a two-day…

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Local Counsel in North Carolina’s Federal Courts

February 12, 2021

Written By Jordan M. Spanner

In federal court, the rules for out-of-state counsel’s participation vary from district to district. For out-of-state counsel seeking to appear in federal court in…

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Join Bill Durr, Zac Lamb, and Devon Williams for ASAP’s Business of Farming Conference

February 11, 2021

The Business of Farming Conference is going virtual. Join attorneys Bill Durr, Zac Lamb, and Devon Williams for the annual event, hosted by the…

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NC Treasurer to Speak at February Virtual Power Luncheon

February 9, 2021

Get ready for the next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Power Luncheon on Tuesday, February 16. North Carolina Treasurer, Dale Folwell, CPA, will headline the…