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The Revival of North Carolina General Assembly Special Sessions and Why They Matter

October 19, 2017

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Brief History of Special Sessions In odd numbered years, after the North Carolina General Assembly adjourns its Long Session, the body typically abstains from…
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Issues to Consider in Rights of First Refusal

October 16, 2017

People often talk about giving or getting a Right of First Refusal (“ROFR”) in real estate transactions.  But what is a ROFR?  A simple…
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Greenville Chamber’s October Power Luncheon

October 12, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Power Luncheon series. The monthly luncheons…
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Where Does a Ghost Go On a Saturday Night?

October 11, 2017

Anywhere he can Boo-gie. Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor the New Bern Historical Society’s 27th annual Ghostwalk on October 26-28 in…
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CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference

October 11, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to be a gold sponsor of Construction Financial Management Association 16th Annual Carolinas Construction Conference.  The conference will…
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2017 Ride for the Ribbon

October 10, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is proud to sponsor The Ride for the Ribbon on October 14 in Greenville, North Carolina.  This is an annual…
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Your Foreclosure Hearing Just Got More Crowded

October 9, 2017

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Written By Lance P. Martin
On August 30, 2017, an amendment to North Carolina’s foreclosure statutes took immediate effect.  The amended statute, Section 45-10, concerns substitute trustees under a…