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Business and Beyond: Join Ward and Smith at the Wilmington Chamber's Annual Celebration

Mark your calendars for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce's most anticipated event of the year—the 158th Annual Meeting. Join us on Thursday, February 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Cen…

Data Privacy Insights Part 1: North Carolina Ranks High in Cybercrime Complaints

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

With Data Privacy Awareness Week underway, there's a renewed focus on the importance of securing data. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report sheds light on the growing threat of cybercrime, both nationall…

Media Mention: Ward and Smith's In-House Counsel Seminar Spotlighted in Triangle Attorney At Law Magazine

Ward and Smith's eagerly awaited In-House Counsel Seminar, held in November 2024 at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, has been highlighted in the latest issue of Triangle Attorney At Law Magazine. This one-day Continuing Legal E…

Media Mention: Gavin Parsons Appears on the PlainSpoken Podcast to Discuss High-Stakes Church Property Dispute

Litigation attorney Gavin Parsons recently appeared on the PlainSpoken Podcast to discuss his role in representing Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church of Wilmington in a contentious property dispute with the North Carolin…

On a Roll: Hot Topics for In-House Counsel

We explore several critical areas affecting businesses in our coverage of Ward and Smith’s 2024 In-House Counsel seminar. Initially, we examine anticipated tax policy changes and securities law considerations a…

Ward and Smith Attorneys Contribute to 2025 Business Law Section Program

Attorney Jane Francis Nowell has played a pivotal role in shaping the North Carolina Bar Association's 2025 Business Law Section Program. As a member of the planning committee, she has been instrumental in organizing the …