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Employers Take Note: New Laws Provide Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

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

Editor's Note: Article updated on June 1 to include guidance from the US Department of Labor Field Assistance Bulletin. The latest maternal employment protections are here. To help employers with compliance, the US Depa…

Meet 2023 Summer Associate Zach Dobbin

Ward and Smith's 2023 Summer Associate Program is off to a great start, as five local law students have joined us for hands-on experience alongside our accomplished attorneys.  Our six-week program provides these asp…

Take Aim at Cancer with Ward and Smith at TA Loving's 9th Annual Fundraiser

Make a mark in the fight against cancer this June, and join us at TA Loving's 9th Annual Shoot for a Cure! This fundraiser combines an epic showdown of marksmanship with a mission of hope. Proceeds benefit life-…

The Government Isn't Moving Quickly to Compensate Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

August 10, 2023, will mark the first anniversary that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 ("Justice Act") became law. The Justice Act allows Marines, their family members, and any civilians who were poisoned by the toxic…

Get on the Road to Recovery Sooner: What to Do After a Car Accident

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

Heart pounding, hands trembling, you've just found yourself in an accident caused by another party's negligence. Or, sadly, perhaps you are facing even more significant personal injuries.  What you do next could make…

'Putting' Our Support Behind WIMCO: Ward and Smith Sponsors Charitable Golf Tournament

Golfers, assemble! Join us for an incredible cause at the 5th Annual WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, June 5. Ward and Smith proudly present this charitable event, with proceeds being donated to bene…