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Amy Wang Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 50 Most Influential Women

October 27, 2026

Ward and Smith environmental attorney Amy Wang has been named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly‘s 50 Most Influential Women list for 2026. The recognition…

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Former State Senator Bobby Hanig Joins Ward and Smith

October 26, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that former North Carolina State Senator Bobby Hanig has joined the firm as a Senior Government Relations…

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Protecting the Project: Key Insurance Coverage Issues Every Builder Faces

October 23, 2026

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite and Amy H. Wooten

At the recent Construction Conference held by Ward and Smith, two attorneys from the firm provided an overview of insurance in the construction industry.…

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Attorney Jameson Doub Appointed to Local Rules Committee for U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

October 22, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Jameson Doub, an attorney in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice, has been appointed to…

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North Carolina Removes HOA’s Ability to Restrict the American Flag and North Carolina State Flag

October 22, 2026

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams

For two decades, North Carolina law has offered homeowners some protection when they want to fly the American or North Carolina flag at home.…

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You’ve Been Sued: A Physician’s Guide to Responding to a Malpractice Claim

October 21, 2026

Written By A. Charles Ellis and Lilian L. Faulconer

Ed. Note: This is the final installment in a two-part series. Read Part One here. Being served with a malpractice lawsuit is unsettling for…

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NC Ag Allies Conference: Cultivating the Future of North Carolina Agriculture

October 20, 2026

Agriculture is woven into the fabric of North Carolina’s economy. With an annual economic contribution of $111 billion and jobs supporting 16% of the…