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Long-Term Care and the Family Farm: Legal Planning to Preserve Agricultural Assets

June 27, 2025

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Written By Peter B. von Stein
For many farming families, preserving the family farm is a deeply rooted goal—and a legal challenge that becomes more complex with age. As the…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys Featured in NC Bar Journal for Leadership in Employment Law Specialization

June 26, 2025

Three Ward and Smith attorneys—Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray—were featured in the Summer 2025 issue of the North Carolina State Bar Journal…
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Media Mention: Steve Long Featured in The Assembly’s The Quad Newsletter

June 25, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Steve Long recently weighed in on one of academia’s most hotly debated financial questions: Why can’t universities just tap into…
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Transparency in Homeowners Associations in North Carolina: The Good, the Bad, and the Risky

June 24, 2025

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Written By Alexander C. Dale
Community and homeowners’ association managers and board members often walk a fine line when it comes to transparency. While openness fosters trust among members,…
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Devon Williams Joins the Red Shoe Crew in Support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Triangle

June 23, 2025

Devon Williams, Co-Managing Director of Ward and Smith and a leading employment law attorney, has joined the Red Shoe Crew, a networking and service…
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The Art of Effective Disciplinary Documentation: A Practical Guide for Manufacturing Managers

June 20, 2025

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Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear
Manufacturing managers regularly hear complaints about employee behavior that are difficult to address: “John is rude in meetings.” “Sarah has a bad attitude.” “Mark…
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Christina Cress Named to Wilmington Chamber’s 2025 40 Under 40 List

June 19, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Christina Cress has been named to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 40 Under 40 Awards List, which honors rising…

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