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Tyler Russell to Moderate CBD Panel at Triangle CREW Luncheon

Hemp law attorney Tyler Russell will moderate a panel on the "Commercial Real Estate Complexities Facing North Carolina’s CBD Industry" in February. Tyler will lead panelists Garrett Perdue, CEO, Root Bioscienc…

Ward and Smith Becomes a 2020 Data Privacy Day Champion

For the third year in a row, Ward and Smith has committed to being a 2020 Data Privacy Day Champion. Data Privacy Day is an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of re…

When is a General Contractor's License Required for Emergency Remediation Services?

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

North Carolina has seen an increase in the need for building repair services following the damage caused by recent hurricanes, including Florence in 2018 and Dorian in 2019.  Frequently, these services must be perfor…

Amy Wang Named to Business North Carolina's Legal Elite Hall of Fame

Environmental attorney Amy Wang is now a member of Business North Carolina's Legal Elite Hall of Fame for environmental law. She now joins Jim Creekman (retired), Brad Evans, and David Ward (…

Real-Life Lessons on How Mid-Sized Companies Handle Ownership Transitions

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

Business consultant Karen Albritton along with Ward and Smith attorneys Deana Labriola and Matt Thompson, all with personal experience in a variety of companies, discussed several of the tricky issues related to ownership …

Cheers to the 135th WCMS Annual Celebration

Ward and Smith is thrilled to support the Western Carolina Medical Society's (WCMS) Annual Celebration of 135 years of service. It will be held on Sunday, January 26, at the New Belgium Brewery in Asheville, Nor…