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NC Legislative Update: Hemp Legislation Passes House; Headed Back to Senate

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen, Tyler J. Russell, and Allen N. Trask, III

On August 21, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted, by a narrow margin, to advance Senate Bill 315 – North Carolina Farm Act of 2019.  While not the only issue addressed, hemp features prominently …

2 Ward and Smith Attorneys Named 2020 "Lawyer of the Year"

Best Lawyers®, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession, has selected two Ward and Smith attorneys as 2020 "Lawyer of the Year." Asheville attorney Derek Allen and Wilmingto…

2019 Construction Conference Insights: Minimizing Liability When Accidents Happen

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II

Three Ward and Smith attorneys discussed how construction companies could reduce their risk of accidents and limit their liability—an essential consideration for an industry where the work carries inherent risks. At…

Chris Edwards Selected for Leadership Wilmington

We are pleased to announce that litigator Chris Edwards has been accepted into Leadership Wilmington's class of 2020. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's ten-month program is designed to help participants develop their k…

C-Suite Perspectives Features Nationwide Insurance Senior Regional VP

Learn leadership lessons from the senior regional vice president for the Southeastern Regional Operations for Nationwide Insurance at the next C-Suite Perspectives, hosted by the Raleigh Chamber.  The event will take…

Attorneys Provide Updates on Rapidly Changing Aspects of Employment Law

Written By Hayley R. Wells

Several Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates on some of the fastest-changing areas of employment law during the firm’s 2019 Employment Law Symposium. In a rapid-fire session, they covered several topics, includ…