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Canceled: Ward and Smith Partners with Legal Aid of North Carolina and Campbell Law School to Host Free Wills Clinic

10/22/24 Editor's note: The free Wills Clinic has been canceled to focus on relief efforts in Western North Carolina.  Ward and Smith is excited to announce its collaboration with Legal Aid of North Carolina and Camp…

Angela Doughty to Share Insights at the Sold-Out Carolina Women's Collective Summit

Attorney Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, is set to speak at the highly anticipated Carolina Women's Collective Summit on October 24. This sold-out event at the Beaufort Hotel empowers women through networking, educati…

Three Cybersecurity Mistakes Small Businesses Make: A Data Privacy Attorney's Perspective

Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

In today's digital landscape, where data and technology are integral to business, companies of all sizes are prime targets for cyberattacks. As privacy and data security attorneys, we see the severe impact of inadequate c…

Michelle Gonzalez Selected for Leadership Cary Program

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that real estate attorney Michelle Gonzalez has been selected to join the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 Leadership Cary program. Leadership Cary is a highly respected, seve…

Unlocking the Future of Construction: The 2024 Carolinas Construction Conference

The construction industry's dynamic future—full of challenges and opportunities—sets the stage for the pivotal 2024 Carolinas Construction Conference.  Hosted by CFMA and sponsored by Ward and Smith, this…

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

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

(Ed. Note: This article was originally published on January 10, 2020, and has been updated.) North Carolina has seen an increase in the need for building repair services following the damage caused by recent hurricanes, i…