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Grant Osborne Appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association Government & Public Sector Section Council

Attorney Grant Osborne has been honored with a seat on the North Carolina Bar Association Government & Public Sector Section Council. He will serve a three-year term, joining approximately 15 other council member…

Camp Lejeune Justice Act One Year Later: The Path Forward Is Becoming Clearer

Written By X. Lightfoot

August 10, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a pivotal legislation within the broader Honoring Our PACT Act.   The journey since the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been s…

Ward and Smith Launches New Equine Law Practice Group with Attorney Kristin Mitcham Holding the Reins

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the creation of a new Equine Law Practice Group and the appointment of real estate attorney Kristin Mitcham as practice group leader. According to the NCSU College of Agriculture, hor…

Discover ECU's Bold Vision at Next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

Unlock the boundless potential of East Carolina University's future at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon, presented by Ward and Smith on Tuesday, August 15. Join Sharon Paynter, Ph.D., the university's Act…

NLRB Turning Up the Heat Over Employee Handbooks

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

In the midst of one of the hottest summers on record, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or the "Board") is putting the heat on employers.  In a recent decision issued on August 2, 2023, the NLRB has assumed …

Unlocking Student Experiences: Avery Locklear to Moderate UNC-Pembroke Panel

Get ready to kick off the school year in style with attorney Avery Locklear! She's heading back to her old stomping grounds at UNC-Pembroke to lead a panel discussion highlighting the amazing experiences of students. …