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Industry Veteran Delivers Economic Forecast, Advice for N.C. Construction Firms

December 11, 2020

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Written By William S. Durr
  On October 8, 2020, Hank Harris, the director of Ward and Smith Business Consulting and a senior chairman at FMI Corporation, delivered the…
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Peter von Stein Elected to the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

December 10, 2020

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce has appointed attorney Peter von Stein to its Board of Directors. Peter will serve a three-year term, beginning in…
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Unintended Consequences of Copyright and Trademark Protection in Design

December 9, 2020

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
It is widely accepted that some designs may be entitled to both copyright protection (as original, creative expressions of an idea) and trademark protection…
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Joe Schouten Recognized as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation

December 7, 2020

Benchmark Litigation recognizes attorney Joe Schouten as a “Future Star” in its 2021 edition.  This accolade is awarded to attorneys who were consistently referenced by peers and…
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Media Mention: Allen Trask Discusses Hemp on the “Objection to the Form” Podcast

December 3, 2020

Hemp and Cannabis Law attorney Allen Trask is the latest Ward and Smith attorney to appear on an episode of “Objection to the Form.”…
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COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Must Know Information for Executives

December 2, 2020

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Written By William S. Durr
During Ward and Smith’s recent virtual “Construction Conference,” six of my partners and I covered a range of emerging legal issues — most related…
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5 Ward and Smith Attorneys Named “Litigation Stars” in Benchmark Litigation 2021

December 1, 2020

The definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys is recognizing five Ward and Smith attorneys.  Benchmark Litigation has named Alex Dale, Don Eglinton, Brad Evans,…