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Off To The Races: NC Enacts Long Awaited Sports Wagering Legislation with Live Horse Racing

In June, North Carolina lawmakers approved legislation legalizing mobile and in-person sports wagering after a multi-year standoff that included the same legislation failing in the 2022 legislative session by a mere o…

The EEOC Issues a Proposed Rule Regarding the Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ("PWFA").  PWFA went into effect on June 27,…

Ward and Smith Litigators Featured in the 2023 Best Lawyers® Litigation Issue

Ward and Smith attorneys are gracing the pages of the 2023 Best Lawyers Business Edition: The Litigation Issue.  This is a showcase of litigators recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® an…

Media Mention: Allen Trask Answers 'Loaded Question' in Interview with Marijuana Venture

Hemp and cannabis law attorney Allen Trask was asked by Marijuana Venture, a journal of professional cannabis growers and retailers, a 'loaded question' on limiting cannabis operator licensing. The query was part of a fea…

Take a Peek into the Future of Greenville & Pitt County Tourism at Chamber Power Luncheon

Explore the remarkable prospects of Greenville and Pitt County's tourism industry at the upcoming Chamber Power Luncheon on Tuesday, September 19. Join Andrew Schmidt, President & CEO of Visit Greenville, NC, as he di…

Answering the Call: Mike McIntyre to Inspire New Generation of Christian Lawyers at Campbell Law School

Attorney Mike McIntyre will impart his wisdom upon Campbell Law School's Christian Legal Society members on Wednesday, September 13, in Raleigh.  This thought-provoking event will focus on "Answering the Call,"&…