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Attorney Jameson Doub Appointed to Local Rules Committee for U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

October 22, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Jameson Doub, an attorney in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights practice, has been appointed to…
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North Carolina Removes HOA’s Ability to Restrict the American Flag and North Carolina State Flag

October 22, 2026

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams
For two decades, North Carolina law has offered homeowners some protection when they want to fly the American or North Carolina flag at home.…
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You’ve Been Sued: A Physician’s Guide to Responding to a Malpractice Claim

October 21, 2026

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Written By A. Charles Ellis and Lilian L. Faulconer
Ed. Note: This is the final installment in a two-part series. Read Part One here.  Being served with a malpractice lawsuit is unsettling for…
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NC Ag Allies Conference: Cultivating the Future of North Carolina Agriculture

October 20, 2026

Agriculture is woven into the fabric of North Carolina’s economy. With an annual economic contribution of $111 billion and jobs supporting 16% of the…
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Save the Date: Havelock’s Fall Food Truck Festival Returns November 14

October 19, 2026

Good food, local flavor, and a full afternoon of community fun are coming to Havelock, NC this fall. The 2026 Fall Food Truck Festival…
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When Your Broker Picks the Words: Lessons for Corporate Policyholders from Teijin Automotive Technologies v. Sompo America Insurance Co.

October 19, 2026

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Written By Gavin B. Parsons and Amy H. Wooten
Corporate policyholders that rely on large insurance brokers to design and place their coverage programs should take note of a recent federal court decision…
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Learning from the Best, Part 2: An Executive Panel with John Cooper and Ty Edmondson

October 16, 2026

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Written By William S. Durr and Jeffery I. Stoddard and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US
Ed. Note: This is the second in a two-part series covering this session. See part one here. In an interactive discussion at Ward and…

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