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Meet 2024 Summer Associate Justin Fontaine

May 29, 2024

Introducing Ward and Smith’s 2024 Summer Associates! Our six bright law students are diving into the legal world, and we’re excited to share their…
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Can I Require a “True Up” in a Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization?

May 28, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
For creditors, it can be difficult to navigate the financial difficulties of your customers. It seems like it would only get worse in bankruptcy,…
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Leaving the Nest: Healthy Community Association Transition

May 24, 2024

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
In North Carolina, private developers establish community associations by planning, building infrastructure, developing lots, and organizing property owners or associations. Initially, developers have substantial…
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Making a Difference: Ward and Smith’s Transformative Pro Bono Impact in 2023

May 23, 2024

Pro bono work is crucial in the legal arena to work towards the goals of justice and equality. Ward and Smith’s attorneys made an…
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Upholding Legal Excellence with Faith: The McIntyre-Whichard Mentorship Program’s Expansion

May 23, 2024

The prestigious McIntyre-Whichard Legal Fellows Mentorship Program has spread its wings beyond UNC School of Law to include Campbell Law School and North Carolina…
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Media Mention: Ken Gray Discusses Implications of Proposed Mask Ban with Inc.

May 22, 2024

In a recent interview with Inc. magazine, labor and employment attorney Ken Gray shared his insights on how a proposed law to ban masks…
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Closely Held Businesses: You Make the Plan, or a Plan Will Be Made For You

May 21, 2024

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Who is the Better Planner for Your Affairs: You or the State? Planning for the succession of a closely held business is a lot…