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Student Loan Woes: How Marriage and Divorce Affect Student Loans

Written By Melody J. King

Student loans have become a familiar discussion among families and, more recently, a subject for debate between the federal government and the Courts. Knowing how student loans will be treated in the event of a divorce is…

Navigating NIL Compliance: A Game Plan with Attorney Lily Faulconer

Last week, attorneys were schooled in the art of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) compliance and enforcement by attorney Lily Faulconer. She delivered a riveting presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association's Sports …

3 Ward and Smith Attorneys Get 'Star' Status: Recognized as 2023 IP Leaders by Managing IP

Three Ward and Smith attorneys have earned a place among the elite in the world of intellectual property. Managing IP has selected Angela Doughty, Joe Schouten, and Ryan Simmons for inclusion in its 2023 "IP Stars," …

Round 2: Madeline Lipe Williams to Share to Disaster Prep Tips at CAI-NC Webinar

You now have another chance to learn how to weather any storm from industry professionals.  The North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC) is turning its Disaster Prep Takes Many Forms ev…

Brad Evans Selected for Prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce that litigator and Co-Managing Director Brad Evans has been accepted into the revered American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). His entrance into the exclusive fraternity is a testa…

Angela Doughty Named Trademark Law Specialty Committee Co-Chair of the NC State Bar Board of Legalization

Angela Doughty has been appointed Co-Chair of the Trademark Law Specialty Committee of the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legalization, which reflects her dedication to the field. She was an early advocate of trademark…