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Tyler Russell Named a 2021 "Go-To Thought Leader" By the National Law Review

The National Law Review (NLR) has named Tyler Russell a 2021 "Go-To Thought Leader" for his work in hemp law. The National Law Review recognized Tyler for his continued investigation into the hemp industry, including re…

Inside Out: Employment Law LARP

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III, Justin T. Hill, and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith labor and employment attorneys analyzed a number of real-life situations many employers are dealing with in the current landscape. The webinar, part of Ward and Smith's In-House Counsel virtual confer…

Ward and Smith Sponsors Aladdin Benefit for Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina

Step into a whole new world on January 29 and 30 in Greenville.  The Eastern North Carolina Dance Foundation (ENCDF) and its pre-professional dance company, The Dance Collective, are bringing back thei…

Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Community Associations Universe

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham and Allen N. Trask, III

Community associations ("COAs") are not typically thought of as property owners outside of perhaps the clubhouse, pool, or tennis courts.  However, COAs can and do own those and other types of real estate in many dif…

Amy Wooten to Speak at the 2022 Insurance Law Section Program and Annual Meeting

Attorney Amy Wooten will be a featured panelist at the 2022 North Carolina Bar Association Insurance Law Section Program and Annual Meeting on Friday, January 28.  The one-day CLE, Understanding Common…

Media Mention: Mike McIntyre Featured as "Attorney of the Month" in Attorney at Law Magazine

The Triangle edition of Attorney at Law Magazine has named Mike McIntyre its Attorney of the Month.  In addition to landing the cover spot, the publication profiled Mike and members of the firm's government re…