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When Federal Court Is Too Much: Copyright Small Claims and the Case for Registration

October 5, 2026

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Written By Erica B. E. Rogers
If someone copies your original work, photograph, a marketing video, website copy, training materials, you have rights under copyright law. But for many creators…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2026 NCPLA Annual Meeting

October 5, 2026

North Carolina’s legislative and government relations community will gather in Raleigh on October 15 and 16 for the 2026 North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association…
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Ward and Smith Welcomes Six New Attorneys

October 2, 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A. continues to grow with the addition of six new attorneys. The firm is pleased to welcome business attorneys William Atkinson…
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Read the Bold Print: What Palazzo v. Bayview Means for Bankruptcy Disclaimers

October 2, 2026

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
Few things make a creditor more nervous than the words “automatic stay.” Once a debtor files a bankruptcy petition, the stay kicks in and…
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Hannah Daigle Joins NCAJ Membership Committee

October 1, 2026

Attorney Hannah Daigle has joined the Membership Committee of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). The Membership Committee plays a central role in…
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Celebrate Coastal Tradition at the 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival

September 30, 2026

A fall weekend at Ocean Isle Beach will soon be filled with the sounds of live music, the aroma of local food, handmade treasures…
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Media Mention: Ward and Smith Attorney Emily Sullivan Featured in Campbell Law Spotlight

September 30, 2026

Emily Sullivan is featured in the Campbell Law Spotlight series from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. The feature traces Emily’s path…