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Ward and Smith’s X. Lightfoot and Melissa Forshey Schwind Participate in Triangle SHRM’s “Navigating DEI Challenges in 2025” Panel

On April 24, Ward and Smith’s X. Lightfoot and Melissa Forshey Schwind joined HR leaders and diversity advocates for Triangle SHRM’s “Navigating DEI Challenges in 2025” panel at RTP Frontier. X., a…

Maximizing Recovery in Trade Secret Cases: A Guide to Damages and Remedies

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas, Michael J. Parrish, and Gavin B. Parsons

Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,…

Evan Musselwhite Named to NC Lawyer's Weekly's 2025 Construction Law Power List

Attorney Evan Musselwhite has been named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Power List for Construction Law.  The annual recognition highlights  24 outstanding legal professionals who have earned disti…

Lance Martin to Appear Post-Helene Recovery Panel at 2025 Western North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar

Creditors' rights attorney Lance Martin will be a featured panelist at the 2025 Western North Carolina Bankruptcy Seminar, hosted by the Mecklenburg County Bar on Friday, May 16, at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in C…

Navigating Wetlands in Coastal North Carolina Real Estate Development

Written By Amy P. Wang

The landscape of coastal real estate development in North Carolina has undergone a seismic shift following major regulatory changes over the last few years. For developers eyeing coastal properties, understanding the rece…

Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2025 CAI Annual Conference in Orlando

Community associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will be heading to Orlando this May to speak at the 2025 Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Conference & Exposition. The annual event, taking place on May 7&nda…