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NCGA 2021 Long Session Update

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

This article was co-authored by 2021 Government Relations intern Colin Russell. Since convening in January, the North Carolina General Assembly's Long Session has been marked by lengthy state budget negotiations, starts a…

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction to Speak at Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce's Power Luncheon returns for August with North Carolina state superintendent Catherine Truitt. Truitt assumed her role as the state's 24th superintendent back in Ja…

So You Have A Judgment… Now What?

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Thomas C. Wolff

In North Carolina, many lawsuits result in the entry of a judgment that establishes one party's right to collect payment of a certain amount of money from another party.  It may be easy to view the entry of judgment …

Peter McClelland to Appear on Cyber Loss Prevention Panel

Privacy, data security, and technology attorney Peter McClelland, CIPP/US will participate in a panel discussion on current cybersecurity attacks and breach prevention and resilience. He will be joined by…

Ward and Smith Sponsors Kiwanis All-American Golf Tournament

Ward and Smith is a proud sponsor of the 44th Annual Kiwanis All-American Golf Tournament on August 14-15 at the Pinecrest Country Club in Lumberton.  Kiwanis of Robeson-Lumberton is a non-profit dedicated to improvi…