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Parental Alienation in North Carolina: What It Is and How to Combat It

November 14, 2025

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While adapting to all of the changes that come when parents split, the last thing a child needs is to be put in the…
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Avery Locklear and Chris Edwards Elected to Leadership Roles with the New Hanover County Bar Association

November 13, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Avery Locklear and Chris Edwards have been elected to leadership positions within the New Hanover County Bar Association…
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Ward and Smith, P.A. Sponsors the November Power Luncheon: “TAG, We’re It!: Talent Marketing in Greenville-Pitt County”

November 12, 2025

Ward and Smith, P.A. will sponsor the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s November Power Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 12:00 noon to…
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The Rules of 1031 “Like Kind” Exchanges

November 11, 2025

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Written By Lee C. Hodge
A 1031 exchange is a tax-deferred exchange where a taxpayer sells one or more real estate assets held for productive use in a trade…
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AI and Privacy Attorney Angela Doughty Earns Prestigious “Fellow of Information Privacy” Designation

November 10, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, has earned the Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation from the International…
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Contract Smarter, Not Harder: Best Practices for Entering into and Managing HOA Vendor Agreements

November 7, 2025

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In general, Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) in North Carolina are responsible for managing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing common areas, as well as upholding community standards…
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Helping Clients Build Stronger Communities — and Classrooms

November 7, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to celebrate two recent wins that reflect our commitment to helping clients strengthen North Carolina communities through strategic legal,…