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Ward and Smith’s Co-Managing Directors Recognized as NC Lawyers Weekly 2024 Managing Partners to Watch

For the second consecutive year, Brad Evans and Devon Williams, Ward and Smith's Co-Managing Directors, have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Managing Partners to Watch list by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. T…

Attorney Mike McIntyre Honored with NCBIWA's Hero of the Coast Award

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been honored with the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association's (NCBIWA) Hero of the Coast Award. Mike McIntyre receives the Hero of the Coast Award from North Tops…

Reflections from the 2024 AJEI Summit: A Focus on Appellate Innovation and Integrity

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit was an enriching experience, offering deep insights into the evolving dynamics of…

Turning Back Overtime – Texas Judge Strikes Down Salary Threshold Increase

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

A federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") rule that drastically increased the minimum salary thresholds for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees (the "EAP Exempt…

Lace Up for the 17th Annual Turkey Trot: A Thanksgiving Tradition

As Thanksgiving approaches, New Bern residents and visitors alike are getting ready to kick off the holiday festivities with a beloved local tradition—the 17th Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28. Hosted by …

When Co-Parenting Fails: How Courts Decide Legal Custody Disputes

Written By Mary Charles Amerson

Ever make a decision by flipping a coin?  It seems like a reasonable option to decide where to have dinner or which movie to see, but not so pragmatic in major decisions involving your minor children.  In a fami…