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A Year in Review: Ward and Smith's Most Read Legal Insights in 2024

As we prepare to close out 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the articles that captured the attention of our readers this year. From legal insights to practical advice, these pieces tackled critical issues w…

Ward and Smith's Year in Review: Celebrating Excellence, Resilience, and Growth in 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year defined by Hurricane Helene, many new faces, and industry recognition for our attorneys. From serving our communities in times of crisis to achieving notable firm-wide and in…

Community Associations Legislative Update: 2023 - 2024 Legislative Session

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams

The North Carolina General Assembly finally concluded an extremely busy 2023-2024 legislative session on December 13, 2024. Several bills introduced during this session had the potential to significantly impact the commun…

Ward and Smith Protects Export Tax Credits for Philip Morris USA in North Carolina Supreme Court

Ward and Smith attorneys Alex Dale and Chris Edwards achieved a major victory in the Supreme Court of North Carolina for Philip Morris USA, Inc., enabling the company to use millions in tax credits that it had earned and w…

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…