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Supreme Court Avoids a Decision on Partisan Gerrymandering

Written By Marla S. Bowman

In advance of the midterm elections scheduled for November 6, 2018, many states are preparing for, or have already completed, their primary elections.  Meanwhile, voters and state officials in Wisconsin and Maryland …

Ward and Smith Sponsors NCBA's MIP Summer Program Reception

Ward and Smith is teaming up with the North Carolina Bar Association's Minorities in the Profession Committee again. We're proud sponsors of the Committee's Networking Social and 1L Sumer Associate Program Reception on Fr…

Laura Hudson to Speak at Accelerate Business Development Summit

Ward and Smith's Director of Marketing and Business Development, Laura Hudson, will be one of the featured guests at the 2018 Accelerate Business Development Summit next week in Cary. The three-day conference, hosted by Le…

Patent Attorney Bob Crouse Recognized in "Chambers USA"

Chambers and Partners, one of the nation's most preeminent guides to leading lawyers, is honoring patent attorney Bob Crouse. The publication selected Bob for its 2018 Chamber USA guide. Viewed as one of the most respecte…

In Chapter 7, Lowballing Your Assets Can Cost You Your Bankruptcy Discharge

Written By Lance P. Martin

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit—which covers North Carolina—recently decided a case that will have bankruptcy debtors thinking twice about how they complete their bankruptcy Petition a…

Steve Long Joins Go Global NC Board of Directors as Ex Officio

The UNC Board of Governors appointed tax attorney Steve Long to the Go Global NC Board of Directors. Long has been serving as an ex officio member since earlier this year.  The Board of Governors oversees the st…