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Madeline Williams to Speak at CAI-NC’s Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event

March 28, 2025

Community associations attorney Madeline Williams will speak at the upcoming Wilmington Spring Education + Networking Event hosted by the Community Associations Institute of North…
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Ward and Smith Hosts Leadership Raleigh 50 Class for Government and Politics Day

March 27, 2025

  Ward and Smith recently welcomed the Leadership Raleigh 50 Class to its Raleigh office on March 19 for an in-depth look at government…
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Corporate Transparency Act Shakeup: Domestic Companies off the Hook, Foreign Entities Still Reporting

March 26, 2025

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In a significant change to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) has announced that U.S.-based companies are no longer…
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Attorney Amy Wooten to Speak on Business Drafting Panel at Wake Forest Law

March 26, 2025

Litigation attorney Amy Wooten will be sharing her insights with future attorneys as part of an upcoming panel at Wake Forest University School of…
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First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law

March 25, 2025

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Written By Ryan K. Simmons
The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is…
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New Workplace Policies Employers Should Consider

March 21, 2025

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Written By Genesis E. Torres
As the workplace landscape continues to evolve, employers must stay ahead of emerging challenges by implementing thoughtful and proactive policies.  In 2025, three key…
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Media Mention: Mike McIntyre Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s Legal Legacy Issue

March 20, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been featured in the inaugural Legal Legacy special edition of Attorney at Law Magazine, a national publication…