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8 Ward and Smith Attorneys Named to 2019 “40 & Under Hot List”

August 8, 2019

Each year, Benchmark Litigation sets out to find the “best and brightest attorneys” who stand out in their respective area of law for its…

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NC Anti-Indemnity Statute Update, New Changes Now in Effect

August 7, 2019

Written By William S. Durr and Evan M. Musselwhite

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law HB 871, significantly altering North Carolina’s anti-indemnity statute, N.C. Gen. Stat § 22B-1 (“Anti-Indemnity…

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Charles Collins to Speak at ILTACON 2019

August 6, 2019

Charles Collins, Ward and Smith’s Director of Information Technology and ILTA member liaison, will be a featured presenter at ILTACON 2019 later this month. He is teaming…

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Save the Date: Final Buzz Breakfast for the Summer

August 5, 2019

Summer is winding down, and so is Leadership Asheville’s Summer Buzz Breakfast Series. The final one will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at the…

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What Happens to My Lease in Bankruptcy?

August 2, 2019

Written By Lance P. Martin

Suppose you own farmland or retail commercial space and you lease your property. What happens to your lease if the lessee files bankruptcy? And…

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A Healthier Workplace: Investing in Wellness

August 1, 2019

At Ward and Smith, the health and well-being of our team members are two of our top priorities. And in recent months, the firm…

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NC Attorney General Talks Opioid Epidemic at Employment Law Symposium

July 31, 2019

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein identified opioid abuse and cybersecurity as top challenges businesses face, while also giving attendees at Ward and Smith’s…