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Jenny Boyer Joins United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Board of Directors

February 26, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Jenny Boyer has been elected to the Board of Directors for the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. She…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at the NCBA Labor and Employment Update CLE

February 25, 2025

Labor and employment attorneys X. Lightfoot, Avery Locklear, and Genesis Torres will present at the North Carolina Bar Association’s CLE program, “Navigating the Changing…
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Amy Wooten Reappointed to Professionalism Committee of Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar

February 24, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten has been reappointed to the Professionalism Committee of the Wake County Bar Association and Tenth Judicial District Bar.…
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Corporate Transparency Act Enforceable Again

February 21, 2025

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et…
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Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds

February 21, 2025

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Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Evan M. Musselwhite
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced an immediate allocation of $352.6 million in Emergency Relief funds to support recovery efforts following the devastation…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at Eastern NC Farm Succession School

February 20, 2025

Farm transitions are critical for agricultural longevity, yet failing to plan can lead to forced sales, family disputes, or financial burdens. To address these…
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Matthew Jones Joins Boy Scouts of America, Cape Fear Council Board of Directors

February 19, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Matthew Jones has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts of America, Cape Fear Council. This…

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