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Agritourism in North Carolina: Balancing Revenue Growth with Legal Compliance

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Hayley R. Wells

Agritourism is now a vital part of the agricultural economy in North Carolina. More and more farmers are turning to agritourism as a way to diversify and balance their revenue streams. This trend is largely a response to …

Attorney Charles Ellis Inducted into the NCBA Legal Practice Hall of Fame

On Friday, September 20, 2024, Ward and Smith’s Charles Ellis was inducted into the prestigious North Carolina Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, held at the Benton Convention …

Our September Focus: The Power of Preparedness

September is all about "The Power of Preparedness." All month long, we're focusing on the importance of being proactive and prepared in various aspects of life and the benefits of anticipating potential challenges and…

X. Lightfoot to Speak at TSHRM's September Chapter Meeting

Mark your calendars for an essential event hosted by the Triangle Society for Human Resource Management (TSHRM)! On Thursday, September 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., our very own labor and employment attorney, X. Ligh…

A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters

Written By Will Oden and Genesis E. Torres

As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  In that spirit, what follows are certain pay and leave issues employers may confront during times of natural disaster – all of which are better to …

Join Ward and Smith at the 2024 RTAC-ACC Annual Fall Reception

Ward and Smith is excited to invite you to one of the most anticipated events of the year for in-house counsel—the 2024 RTAC-ACC Annual Fall Reception! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 26, from 6:00 p.m. …