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Navigating the Skies: Why Drone Land Surveys May Violate Licensing Statutes, Not First Amendment Rights

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Evan M. Musselwhite

It is widely understood that to engage in the practice of land surveying in North Carolina, one must have an appropriate license. Less widely understood is what really constitutes the "practice of land surveying." The eve…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Host the INTA Roundtable on AI and Fair Use

Ward and Smith is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the INTA Roundtable on "Enforcement: AI and Fair Use" at our Raleigh office on October 28, 2024. The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at…

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…