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Will Oden to Speak at 2019 Attorney Panel

January 14, 2019

Labor and employment attorney Will Oden will be a featured guest at the 2019 Attorney Panel in Wilmington. Hailed as one of the most…

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There’s a New Sheriff in Town: The Food and Drug Administration’s Move to Regulate CBD

January 10, 2019

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

Hemp has wide commercial application and appeal with a viable market for nearly every part of the plant, from the seeds, to the roots,…

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Melissa Forshey Schwind to Lead Recruiting and Diversity Efforts

January 10, 2019

Melissa Forshey Schwind has joined the firm as the new Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity and Inclusion. In this role, Melissa is responsible for…

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How Did We Get Here? A Quick Look at North Carolina Occupational Licensing Legislation

January 9, 2019

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

During the past four years, numerous bills concerning North Carolina’s occupational licensing boards have been proposed, but few have passed in the legislature and…

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Ward and Smith Recognized as a “Go-To Thought Leader”

January 8, 2019

The National Law Review (NLR) recently honored Ward and Smith with the Go-To Thought Leadership Award for “coverage of North Carolina real estate matters, including litigation,…