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Navigating Employee Political Speech: Key Considerations for Employers

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and X. Lightfoot

The recent national attention following the fatal shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified public debate about political expression, raising questions about what actions employers can take to mitigate…

HOA Elections: Guidelines for a Fair and Legal Process

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Marianna Baggett McMurry

Electing a board of directors is one of the most important functions the membership plays in a community association ("HOA"). The board of directors is tasked with making important decisions on behalf of the HOA, includin…

Dana Lingenfelser Selected for Leadership Wilmington Class of 2026

Dana Lingenfelser, a real estate attorney in Ward and Smith’s Wilmington office, has been selected to participate in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Leadership Wilmington program, Class o…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Lead Interactive Case Study at 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor and participate in the 2025 CFMA Carolinas Construction Conference, happening October 16-17 at the Grandover Resort. This annual event brings together construction and financial professi…

Crossing the Bridge: Copyright Trolls

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

In today's digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face an increasingly common threat: demand letters from firms specializing in mass copyright enforcement. Companies have built business models around identifying and p…

Genesis Torres Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County's Rising Impact Board

Labor and employment attorney Genesis Torres has joined the Rising Impact Board for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County. The Rising Impact Board represents an innovative approach to community engagement, bringing to…