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Golf with Purpose: The 2025 Meherrin on Mission Tournament

Ward and Smith is excited to once again sponsor the 5th Annual MOM Golf Tournament, a highlight of the summer for a great cause. We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Country Club of Johnston Count…

A Recent Fourth Circuit Opinion Signals a Potential Shift in Preliminary Injunction Analysis

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Attorneys practicing in the Fourth Circuit should take note of the Court’s recent published decision in American Federation of Teachers v. Bessent, No. 25-1282 (4th Cir. Aug. 12, 2025) (AFT). In that case, the U.S. …

Ride for a Cause: Join Ward and Smith at Bike MS

Get ready to clip in and make a difference! Ward and Smith is thrilled to sponsor one of North Carolina’s most inspiring cycling events: Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride 2025. Mark your calendar for September 6-…

Your Most Valuable Business Asset Might Not Be What You Think: Trade Secrets for NC Business Owners

Written By Gavin B. Parsons, Joseph A. Schouten, and Mark S. Wigley

In today's digital age, your company's most valuable assets might not be the equipment on your factory floor or the inventory in your warehouse – they might be the confidential information stored on your servers.&nbs…

Alex Ferri Elected to NCBA Construction Law Section Council

Construction litigation attorney Alex Ferri has been elected to serve a three-year term on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council. She’ll also bring her insight and experience to…

Who Wants to be a Director? Understanding Community Association Board Member Fiduciary Duties

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Community associations are nonprofit corporations, governed by the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act.  The law provides that nonprofit corporations, including community associations, must "act" through their b…