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Media Mention: NASBP’s Blog Features Article by Bill Durr

December 21, 2020

The National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is sharing insights from Ward and Smith’s 2020 Construction Conference with its members. The organization recently…

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Hemp Suits: Proactive Risk Management is Key

December 16, 2020

Written By Chris S. Edwards and Amy H. Wooten

Business transactions come with the risk that litigation may arise at some point in the life of the parties’ dealings. Transactions involving hemp—whether pertaining…

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Webinar: Community Association Building Blocks – Navigating Litigation with Directors & Officers Coverage

December 14, 2020

Nearly 30 percent of North Carolinians reside in a community association of some sort. And these associations, be that a condominium or single-family community, share…

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Industry Veteran Delivers Economic Forecast, Advice for N.C. Construction Firms

December 11, 2020

Written By William S. Durr

On October 8, 2020, Hank Harris, the director of Ward and Smith Business Consulting and a senior chairman at FMI Corporation, delivered the…

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Peter von Stein Elected to the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

December 10, 2020

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce has appointed attorney Peter von Stein to its Board of Directors. Peter will serve a three-year term, beginning in…

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Unintended Consequences of Copyright and Trademark Protection in Design

December 9, 2020

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

It is widely accepted that some designs may be entitled to both copyright protection (as original, creative expressions of an idea) and trademark protection…

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Joe Schouten Recognized as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation

December 7, 2020

Benchmark Litigation recognizes attorney Joe Schouten as a “Future Star” in its 2021 edition. This accolade is awarded to attorneys who were consistently referenced by peers and…