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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at ASAP's 2024 Business of Farming Conference

Attorneys Jenny Boyer, Bill Durr, and Avery Locklear will speak at the 2024 Business of Farming Conference hosted by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) on Saturday, February 24, in Asheville,…

Attorney Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2024 Community Association Law Seminar

Attorney Adam Beaudoin is set to take the stage at the 2024 Community Association Law Seminar, taking place from February 14-17, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.  Adam, a College of Community Association Lawyers Fellow&n…

Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell to Speak at 2024 Business Law Section Program

Attorneys Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell are set to deliver a compelling presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) 2024 Business Law Section Program.  The two-day program, titled "The Times The…

Condominium Governance: Unpacking the Implications of Alexander v. Burkey for Condominium Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Chris S. Edwards

Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Alexander v. Burkey, 894 S.E.2d 291 (2023).  The Court of Appeals' opinion upheld the ability of condominium associations to determine…

Deciphered Insights: Labor and Employment Legal Considerations

Written By Devon D. Williams

Five Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates related to employment law, including non-compete agreements, unionization efforts, pregnancy laws, and overtime rules for exempt employees, during the firm’s recent In-H…

Happy Anniversary! Celebrating the Coastal Women's Forum

Ward and Smith is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Coastal Women's Forum's 35th Celebration, a special event honoring the organization's rich history and exciting future. This exclusive evening, titled "Celebrating Who We …