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Recent Case Law Does Not Doom All Rental Restriction Amendments

Written By Alexander C. Dale

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently released two cases that raise the question of whether a covenant amendment containing rental restrictions may be adopted by a condominium association or homeowners association. …

A Win for Employers: Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Nationwide

Written By Genesis E. Torres and Devon D. Williams

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Judge Ada E. Brown, a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, delivered a nationwide victory to businesses and employers across the country when she granted Ryan LLC (a…

2024 Ultimate Pre-Game Party: A Touchdown Event for a Great Cause!

Attention football fans and fun-seekers! Get ready to kick off your weekend with the 2024 Ultimate Pre-Game Party, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain. This event on Saturday, August 24, is sponsored…

3 Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at 2024 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo

Get ready for an engaging and informative experience at the 2024 Community Associations Institute of North Carolina (CAI-NC) Annual Conference & Expo! This year, three Ward and Smith attorneys —Adam Beaudoin, Ma…

The Perils of Over-Lawyering in Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

For a lender in bankruptcy, the best situation is to be an over-secured creditor, meaning the value of your collateral exceeds your debt.  A creditor in this exalted category can recover principal, interest (includin…

67 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America for 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers®. Fifty-four attorneys were chosen for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with four named "L…