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Meet the Candidates at the Wilmington Power Breakfast

Join the Wilmington Business Journal on Thursday, September 19, for its "Power Breakfast: Election 2024," sponsored by Ward and Smith.  This informative event brings together the business community, local leaders, an…

Mayukh Sircar to Moderate Panel at the 2024 NCBA Privacy & Data Security Section Annual Program

On September 27, 2024, privacy and data security professionals will gather for the "Navigating the New Frontier of Privacy and Data Security" program, organized by the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Privacy & Da…

Sip, Savor, and Support Hops for Hope

Get ready for a day of fun, flavor, and philanthropy as Hops for Hope takes over Midtown Park in North Hills on September 14, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event, sponsored by Ward and Smith, brings together over …

Think Twice — Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Through Issuance of a Press Release

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Joseph A. Schouten

Imagine that your company has just been sued by a competitor for patent infringement, deceptive advertising, unfair competition, or any number of other business torts. The news of the lawsuit has been reported in various …

Childcare Crisis: A $5.65 Billion Problem? Join the Conversation!

On Tuesday, September 17, the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon will dive into a topic that hits close to home for every parent: North Carolina's childcare crisis. Experts from NC Child, Erica Palmer Smith (Ex…

What! My Flood Policy Doesn’t Cover Flood Damage?! This, and Other Pitfalls of NFIP Flood Insurance Policies

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Amy H. Wooten

Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (the "NFIP") to help make flood insurance more affordable in areas prone to flood damage.  FEMA oversees the program and writes the terms of the Standard Flood In…