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North Carolina Agritourism and Liability Waivers

August 30, 2024

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Hayley R. Wells

Strengthening the bond between farm and table, agritourism flourishes in North Carolina as both the agribusiness and agriculture sectors buoy the state’s economy with…

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Attorney Hayley Wells to Speak at 2024 FAOG Conference

August 29, 2024

Labor and employment attorney Hayley Wells will speak at the 2024 Finance, Administration & Operations Group (FAOG) Conference, held September 8-11 at the Charlotte…

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Erica Rogers Named Vice-Chair of NCBA Intellectual Property Law Section

August 28, 2024

Erica Rogers has been appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). She previously held…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors the Annual Women’s Professional Development Luncheon

August 27, 2024

Ward and Smith is thrilled to sponsor the upcoming Annual Women’s Professional Development Luncheon, hosted by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August…

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Will Oden Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Employment Law Power List

August 26, 2024

Will Oden has been honored with a spot on North Carolina Lawyer Weekly’s Power List for Employment Law. This prestigious list recognizes top legal…

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Unlock a Winning Strategy at Ward and Smith’s In-House Counsel Seminar: Pre-register Now!

August 23, 2024

Attention all in-house counsel! It’s time to mark your calendars and get your game faces on because Ward and Smith’s 2024 In-House Counsel Seminar is…

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Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

August 22, 2024

Written By Alexander C. Dale

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently released two cases that raise the question of whether a covenant amendment containing rental restrictions may be…