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Getting in the Weeds on Managing Cannabis Operations Risks Through Insurance

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

Having the proper risk management procedures, processes, policies, tools, and resources in place is critical for any business operation. This holds true across every industry—from manufacturing and retail to professi…

Chrystal Bradshaw Named a 2025 Susan L. French Fellow

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Chrystal Bradshaw, the firm’s Administrative Services Manager, has been selected as a 2025 Susan L. French Fellow through the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administra…

Blueprint for Growth: Construction Diversification Strategies for North Carolina Businesses

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Jane Francis Nowell

To help construction industry professionals expand their service offerings and gain a competitive advantage, Ward and Smith invited Stahler McKinney of FMI Consulting to share his ideas at the 2025 Construction Conference.…

Aulie Strickland Completes ULI Triangle’s Development 360 Program

Real estate attorney Aulie Strickland has successfully completed the ULI Triangle Young Leaders Group’s 2025 Development 360 program, a six-month professional development initiative designed to provide emerging profe…

Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Legal Topics for North Carolina Business Owners

Written By Emily G. Massey and Michael J. Parrish

Hurricane season presents significant legal and operational challenges for North Carolina businesses. Whether it's a hurricane hammering your business, floodwaters threatening your property, hail damaging crops, or ice st…

Ward and Smith Sponsors the 12th Annual Julian T. Pierce Memorial Art Dinner

An evening of art, remembrance, and community impact is returning to UNC Pembroke this summer. The 12th Annual Julian T. Pierce Memorial Art Dinner will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the English E. Jones Auxilia…