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Exclusive Use Provisions in Commercial Leases

February 9, 2018

Written By Justin M. Lewis

Exclusive use provisions are common in commercial leases, especially in large shopping centers with many tenants. An exclusive use provision essentially allows a tenant…

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Cheers! Ward and Smith Sponsors AVL Beer Expo

February 8, 2018

North Carolina is home to more than 245 breweries, and this month you’ll have a chance to sample more than 30 beers from more…

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Wes Camden and John Martin Named in “Top 100: NC Super Lawyers” List

February 8, 2018

First, they were recognized by “Super Lawyers.” Now, North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine is singling out two Ward and Smith attorneys for being the…

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Wrongful Death Claims in North Carolina

February 7, 2018

Written By A. Charles Ellis and Jeremy M. Wilson

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Media Mention: NC Lawyers Weekly Highlights Dismissal in Ward and Smith Patent Infringement Case

February 5, 2018

Can you patent an abstract idea? The answer is no, according to U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle. In January 2018, Judge Boyle dismissed…

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Employment Law Attorney Grant Osborne to Talk FMLA Basics at NCBA Meeting

February 1, 2018

You may know that FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), and Workers’ Compensation allow employers to grant time off…