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Ward and Smith Expands in Raleigh as Marquee Tenant in New Highwoods Building

February 8, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. announced today it will become the marquee tenant in the latest Highwoods building project located at 751 Corporate Center.  The…
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Media Mention: Yahoo! Finance on Prescription Pet Food Lawsuit

February 6, 2017

Yahoo! Finance reported on a class action suit filed by Pope McGlamry along with Ward and Smith, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger, and Gray…
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Merrill Jones Appointed to Pitt County Development Commission Board

February 3, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Merrill Jones was appointed by the Pitt County Board of Commissioners to serve a three…
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What’s So Special About a Foreclosure Special Proceeding?

February 1, 2017

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Written By Lance P. Martin
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently clarified that the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel do…
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The Blind Side: EEOC’s “Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment”

February 1, 2017

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
  “The more laws, the more offenders.” — Thomas Fuller Background On January 10, 2017, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) did…
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Vicki Spillane Promoted to E-Discovery and Litigation Support Manager

February 1, 2017

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Vicki Spillane to E-Discovery and Litigation Support Manager.  In her new role, Vicki…
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The Importance of Construction Contracts and Items to Consider When Preparing Construction Contracts

January 30, 2017

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
It’s important for parties entering into any significant economic transaction to have written contracts.  This is especially true for construction projects which are, by…