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The Five Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Counsel, Part 1

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

During their annual In-House Counsel Seminar, Ward and Smith Certified AI Governance Professional and privacy and data security attorney Angela Doughty provided a comprehensive overview of the potential impacts of the use …

Media Mention: Attorneys Isabelle Chammas and Joe Schouten Featured on NC Bar Blog

Ward and Smith attorneys Isabelle Chammas and Joe Schouten's insightful article, "Think Twice: Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Through Issuance of a Press Release," has been featured on the NC Bar Blog. T…

Get A View From Above at the 16th Annual ECAHF Gala

The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) invites you to soar into an unforgettable evening at the 16th Annual Gala, A View From Above, proudly sponsored by Ward and Smith. This inspiring event will take p…

AI in Wilmington Takes Center Stage at February Power Breakfast

Join us for an enlightening morning at the Wilmington Business Journal's Power Breakfast on Thursday, February 27, proudly sponsored by Ward and Smith. Dive into the world of artificial intelligence and dis…

Ward and Smith Attorneys Earn Top Honors in 2025 World Trademark Review 1000

Ward and Smith and four of its attorneys have once again earned national recognition for excellence in intellectual property law, earning spots in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000). The firm …

Red Rover, Red Rover, Come on Over? Understanding Pet Policies in Community Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Many community associations have restrictions that limit and/or prohibit pets. In general, as long as such restrictions are drafted clearly, the North Carolina Courts will uphold their enforcement; however, there are seve…