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Ward and Smith’s Amy Wang Appointed Co-Chair of ULI Triangle Coastal Committee

July 27, 2026

Environmental attorney Amy Wang has been appointed co-chair of the ULI Triangle Coastal Committee, a group dedicated to supporting collaboration, education, and awareness around…
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A Father’s Emails Just Cost Him $13,000: Here’s Why It’s Important for Lenders

July 27, 2026

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
When Nick Muntjan got into legal trouble, his father Paul did what fathers do. He sat in the initial meeting with the law firm…
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New State Law Adds Annual Reporting Requirement for HOA’s

July 24, 2026

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Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 517 into law on July 8, 2026, making a series of changes to the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporations…
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Last Call for Special Assets Summer School: Foreclosure in NC and SC

July 23, 2026

Class is almost dismissed for Ward and Smith’s Annual Special Assets Summer School Series, but there’s still one important lesson left. Join us on Wednesday,…
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Paul Fanning Joining Wake Forest University School of Law Board of Visitors

July 22, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Paul Fanning has been appointed to the Wake Forest University School of Law Board of…
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Tax Considerations When Bringing on a New Partner or Investor for Closely Held Businesses

July 21, 2026

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Written By David P. Heeren
Adding a partner or outside investor to your business can be an important step toward growth, but it also triggers tax implications that deserve…
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Jeremy Wilson Elected to North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors

July 21, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been elected to a three-year at-large term on the North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors. The…