News + Insights

article

New Coastal Stormwater Program Variances May Benefit Community Associations

October 19, 2018

Written By Amy P. Wang

In the latest version of what appears to be an annual exercise, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a regulatory reform bill over the…

Firm News

Sign-up for CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference

October 18, 2018

The Construction Financial Management Association’s (“CFMA”) annual Carolinas Construction Conference returns this month, and we’re a proud sponsor. The conference, which is hosted by…

Firm News

Ward and Smith Sponsors Local Boy Scouts Fundraiser

October 18, 2018

Come shuck some oysters for a good cause. The Boy Scouts of America Impeesa District is holding its annual Oysters for Occoneechee Oyster Roast…

article

Special Bulletin: Gov. Cooper Signs Hurricane Relief Package into Law

October 17, 2018

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and James W. Norment and Amy P. Wang

On Monday, October 15, the North Carolina General Assembly voted during a Special Session to approve Senate Bill 3, which appropriated an unprecedented $794…

Firm News

A Letter About Hurricane Florence from Ken Wooten

October 17, 2018

I’ve lived and worked in New Bern most of my adult life, and have been closely involved in the civic life of Wilmington since…

Firm News

Now Playing: Episode 2 of the ‘Works for Me’ Podcast

October 16, 2018

What’s the difference between independent contractors and employees? Labor and employment attorneys Will Oden and Grant Osborne, alongside Nina Pirrottie of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald, &…