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FTC: Three Enforcement Actions and a Ruling

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

In today's digital landscape, the exchange of personal information has become ubiquitous, often without consumers fully comprehending the extent of its implications. The recent actions undertaken by the Federal Trade Comm…

Ward and Smith Proudly Sponsors the 2024 Pitt County Young Life Golf Classic!

Get ready for an ace of a time because Ward and Smith is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Pitt County Young Life Golf Classic, which will be held on May 13. This event is going to be a swinging good time filled with friendly c…

Media Mention: The Wilmington Business Journal Highlights Attorney Achievements

Recently, the Wilmington Business Journal shed light on the achievements of several Wilmington-based Ward and Smith attorneys who have been recognized for their outstanding legal work. The publication revealed t…

Tax Treatment of the Sale of Social Club Assets Upon Liquidation

Written By Steven B. Long

Since 1916, Congress has exempted from income taxation clubs formed to facilitate social interaction between its members.  As a result, country clubs, hunting and fishing clubs, college sororities and fraternities, a…

Ward and Smith Hosts Scottish North American Business Council during Tartan Week's Scottish Trade Mission

Ward and Smith's Raleigh office recently hosted the Scottish North American Business Council as part of the Scottish Trade Mission to North Carolina during Tartan Week in April. This gathering was a significant milestone …

Attorney Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US to Speak at NCBA Paralegal Division Annual Meeting

Cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology attorney Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, will help paralegals level up their skills at the NCBA Paralegal Division Annual Meeting. The "Next-Level Skills for Today's Paralegal" eve…