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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…

Ward and Smith Sponsors the NCBA's Minority Corporate Counsel Summit

Ward and Smith is excited to support the upcoming Minority Corporate Counsel Summit, organized by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). Scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the North Carolina Bar Center in C…

Data Privacy Insights Part 2: The Most Common Types of Data Breaches Businesses Face

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

As part of Data Privacy Awareness Week, Ward and Smith is spotlighting the most common types of data breaches that businesses encounter. In Part 1, we explored the industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks, highlighting …

Ward and Smith's Will Oden Inducted into the Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Employment Law

Ward and Smith employment law attorney Will Oden has been honored with induction into Business North Carolina's Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Employment Law. This accolade is reserved for top vote-getters in each category,…