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Devon Williams to Speak at the NC Association of CPA Spring Conference

May 16, 2019

The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (“NCACPA”) plans two conferences a year. This year, labor and employment attorney Devon Williams was invited…

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Media Mention: Lance Martin Honored for Pro Bono Service

May 16, 2019

Recently, we wrote this article announcing that the Buncombe County Bar was recognizing creditors’ rights attorney Lance Martin for providing free legal aid to low-income…

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Greenville Mayor to Speak at Chamber Power Luncheon

May 16, 2019

Greenville mayor P.J. Connelly will be the featured guest at this month’s Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon, sponsored by Ward and Smith. The event…

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Ward and Smith Partners with NCBA’s Minorities in the Profession Committee: Hires Tisha Martin as Summer Associate

May 15, 2019

Ward and Smith welcomes first-year law student Tisha Martin as a 2019 summer associate. A native of Siler City, NC, Martin is currently studying…

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Jeremy Wilson Joins Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Board of Directors

May 15, 2019

The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (“BIANC”) recently appointed personal injury attorney Jeremy Wilson to serve on its board of directors. As an…

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Ward and Smith Supports Golfing for Education

May 14, 2019

More than just bragging rights will be on the line this weekend at the Pamlico Community College Pepsi Cup Golf Tournament. The annual event raises…

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Beer, Hemp, and CBD in North Carolina

May 13, 2019

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Hayley R. Wells

The cannabidiol (“CBD”) industry is exploding today. Hemp and hemp-derived CBD were classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of…