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Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell to Speak at 2024 Business Law Section Program

Attorneys Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell are set to deliver a compelling presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) 2024 Business Law Section Program.  The two-day program, titled "The Times The…

Condominium Governance: Unpacking the Implications of Alexander v. Burkey for Condominium Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Chris S. Edwards

Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Alexander v. Burkey, 894 S.E.2d 291 (2023).  The Court of Appeals' opinion upheld the ability of condominium associations to determine…

Deciphered Insights: Labor and Employment Legal Considerations

Written By Devon D. Williams

Five Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates related to employment law, including non-compete agreements, unionization efforts, pregnancy laws, and overtime rules for exempt employees, during the firm’s recent In-H…

Happy Anniversary! Celebrating the Coastal Women's Forum

Ward and Smith is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Coastal Women's Forum's 35th Celebration, a special event honoring the organization's rich history and exciting future. This exclusive evening, titled "Celebrating Who We …

Dress to Impress at New Bern Heart Ball, Sponsored by Ward and Smith

Get ready for a night of elegance and heartfelt support at the New Bern Heart Ball! Join us on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 6 pm to 11 pm, at the Maola at Riverside in New Bern, NC, to support the American Heart Assoc…

The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part III

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Erica B. E. Rogers

As a reminder, the FTC Endorsement Guides describe how the FTC evaluates whether certain advertisements are false and misleading under Section 5 of the FTC Act.  Businesses should care about the FTC Endorsement Guide…