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Attorney Mike McIntyre Formally Presented with the NC State Bar’s Highest Honor

December 19, 2022

In February 2021, the North Carolina State Bar awarded attorney Mike McIntyre with its highest honor for demonstrating exemplary service to the legal profession,…

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“I Always Feel Like, Somebody’s Watching Me”: How the NLRB General Counsel Proposes to Curtail Employer Surveillance

December 16, 2022

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

On October 31, 2022, National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel, Jennifer A. Abruzzo, published a memorandum outlining a new framework she intends to…

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Chris Edwards Earns Legal Specialization in Appellate Practice

December 15, 2022

Attorney Chris Edwards just earned a major accolade from the North Carolina State Bar. He was one of two attorneys recognized as a Board…

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When 2 Minus 1 Still Equals 2: Combining Lots in a Planned Community

December 14, 2022

Written By Justin M. Lewis and Madeline Lipe Williams

“I will just combine my two lots into one, then I only have to pay one assessment but I’ll still have two votes, right?”…

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Business North Carolina Highlights Ward and Smith’s Efforts to Help Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

December 12, 2022

Business North Carolina recently explored how the trend of helping those exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is rising. The article, “NC Trend: Law…

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Brisk Briefings: Quick Hitter Legal Updates

December 9, 2022

Written By William S. Durr and Alexandra E. Ferri

At their recent Construction Conversations and Closely Held Business Briefing event, several Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of privacy and data security,…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Jingle on the Beach

December 9, 2022

Celebrate the holidays at the North Carolina Azalea Festival’s inaugural Jingle on the Beach. We’re a proud sponsor of this family-friend event on Saturday,…