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Ward and Smith Sponsors Wilmington Chamber's "Difficult Conversations" Workshop on Money

For many people, discussing money issues can be a tough conservation.  But there are some ways to make it less taboo and awkward. You can learn more about how to broach the subject of money on Thursday, Nov…

Allen Trask to Speak at Campbell Law Alumni Association Annual CLE

Attorney Allen Trask will deliver a virtual presentation on hemp laws to Campbell Law School alumni on Friday, October 23.  It's a part of the program's annual CLE, where graduates can hear Campbell Law&nbs…

The Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Transactions

Written By C. Joseph DelPapa and Michael E. Kohagen

As the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets continues to play out, so does its effect on M&A transactions. Many deals have been cancelled or are on hold as parties struggle with valuation, availability of financing…

Regulatory Booze Blues

Written By Hayley R. Wells

Imagine that we are not in the midst of a global pandemic and that you are on vacation at a charming brewery, somewhere on the West Coast, or maybe up in New England. You are out on the patio enjoying the brewery&rs…

Get Ready to Golf for a Great Cause

Golfers will hit the links this weekend for the 20th Annual CarolinaEast Cup Fundraising Golf Tournament, hosted by the Pamlico Community College Foundation.  This popular event usually takes place in May but was del…

Ward and Smith's PPP Loan Forgiveness Maximizer Earns LMA Award

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that our PPP Loan Forgiveness MaximizerTM won second place in the Southeast Region's Legal Marketing Association ("LMA") "Your Honor Awards." Described as the "Oscars, Emmys and MacArth…