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What NOT to Do When Firing an Employee Who has Accused the Employer of Unlawful Discrimination

September 29, 2026

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
            The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Especially when the good intentions are accompanied – or at least apparently accompanied –…
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Lace Up for a Cause at Greenville’s Pink Ribbon Run 5K

September 28, 2026

On October 4, Greenville runners, walkers, families, and supporters will gather for an afternoon with a purpose: helping local people facing breast cancer and…
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Remote Workers, Foreign Vendors, and AI: The Trade Secret Risks Most North Carolina Companies Are Not Managing

September 25, 2026

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This article is the fourth installment in our four-part Trade Secrets at Risk: A Business Owner’s Guide series. Read Part 1, Part 2, and…
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Media Mention: Chris Edwards Featured in NCAJ’s Trial Briefs on Constitutional Appeals

September 25, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Chris Edwards authored an article in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Trial Briefs publication, breaking down how and when…
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Lily Faulconer Selected for Leadership Pitt County

September 24, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Lily Faulconer has been selected to participate in the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 2027 Leadership Pitt County program. Leadership…
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Mike McIntyre Reappointed to the Morehead-Cain Scholarship Selection Committee

September 24, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been reappointed to the Central Selection Committee of the Morehead-Cain Foundation, where he will help interview and…
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WOTUS 2026: The Pendulum Swings Narrower Still as Agencies Supplement Their Proposal

September 23, 2026

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Written By Peter H. Ledford and Amy P. Wang
In our February 2026 article, WOTUS 2025/2026: The Regulatory Pendulum Swings Again as Agencies Propose New Definitions, we described the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”)…