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Part 2 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in "What Not To Do" for Southeastern HR Professionals

Written By Justin T. Hill and Avery J. Locklear

Ed. Note: Read Part 1 of Heatwaves of Drama Here Ward and Smith Labor and Employment attorneys presented an interactive case study during their annual Employment Law Symposium to provide insights on how the leaders of a h…

Media Mention: Amy Wooten's Post on Professionalism Featured on Wake County Bar Association Blog

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten recently contributed an insightful blog post to the Wake County Bar Association | Tenth Judicial District Bar Blog. In her post titled “Professionalism Can—and We Have an Obl…

Part 1 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in "What Not To Do" for Southeastern HR Professionals

Written By Avery J. Locklear and Grant B. Osborne

In the first installment of our two-part series covering Ward and Smith’s 2024 Employment Law Symposium, three Ward and Smith attorneys illuminated a variety of Human Resources issues by placing a spotlight on a fict…

Jamie Norment Appointed Chair of Tryon Palace Commission

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed attorney Jamie Norment as Chair of the Tryon Palace Commission. This prestigious appointment recognizes Jamie's long-standing dedication to preserving and promoting North Carolina's rich …

Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray Among North Carolina's First Board Certified Specialists in Employment Law

Effective December 6, 2024, Ward and Smith attorneys Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray are now recognized by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as three of only the first twelve ever boa…

Some, But Not All: How the North Carolina Planned Community Act affects Pre-1999 Planned Communities

Written By Justin M. Lewis

In 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the North Carolina Planned Community Act ("Act") as Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes.  The Act was intended to establish certain rights for prope…