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Defamation 101 for Community Associations

Written By Hannah M. Daigle and Allen N. Trask, III

It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from b…

Dive into Ponzi Schemes with Ward and Smith's Special Assets Webinar: Register Now

Mark your calendars for July 17! We invite you to join a vital and enlightening webinar as part of their Summer School Series – the Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Special Assets Webinar. This event is tailo…

What Landowners Need to Know About Solar Farm Leases in North Carolina

Written By Clifford P. Parson

In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Renewable Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards ("Standards"), which required that all investor-owned utilities in the state obtain 12.5% of their energy needs f…

Cheers to this! Good News for the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Industry

Written By Jane Francis Nowell and Tyler J. Russell

Senate Bill 527: ABC Omnibus has been adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and is heading to Governor Cooper for signature.  This legislation, if signed as expected, will bring significant reforms to the st…

It Just Got More Difficult to Qualify For Subchapter V Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which took effect four years ago, creates a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11 reorganization path for small business debtors.  Popular from the jump, un…

Mike McIntyre Honored with Renaissance Lawyer Award

Mike McIntyre, Ward and Smith's Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Economic Development, received the prestigious H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award on June 21, 2024, at the North Carolina Bar Association'…