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Ward and Smith Supports Cooper Charitable Foundation Spring Fundraiser Supporting Housing Initiatives

Helping the Cooper Charitable Foundation's vital mission blossom as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Spring Fundraiser. The event, dedicated to cultivating stable housing for individuals and families, will take place on Thursd…

Media Mention: Insurance Insights from Allen Trask and Amy Wooten in Business North Carolina

Attorneys Allen Trask and Amy Wooten, co-chairs of Ward and Smith's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice, recently contributed an article to Business North Carolina. Titled "Risky Business: What Lawyers Who Fight In…

Angela Doughty to Speak on AI at Business NC Leadership Conference

Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional and Trademark Law Specialist Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, will be a featured speaker on Artificial Intelligence at the upcoming NC Leadership Conference, hosted by Business…

2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) enacted a new trademark fee structure that affects fast-paced industries more than others, most notably, the hemp and cannabidiol ("CBD") in…

Ward and Smith Sponsors Public School Forum of North Carolina's Jay Robinson Education Leadership Awards

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Public School Forum of North Carolina's prestigious Jay Robinson Education Leadership Awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 1, at the Ang…

Ward and Smith Sponsors UNC Pembroke’s 2025 Cash Bash

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s 2025 Cash Bash, taking place Thursday, May 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the English E. Jones Center. Hosted by the UNCP Found…