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A Night of Celebration: Ward and Smith Sponsors the Wilmington Chamber's 157th Annual Meeting

The Wilmington Chamber is gearing up for its highly anticipated 157th Annual Meeting, set to take place on February 15th, 2024, at the Wilmington Convention Center's Expo Hall. Ward and Smith is thrilled to be a sponsor o…

Who Will Take Care of My Horse When I Die?

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham

"Want a stable relationship? Get a horse."  "Horses lend us the wings we lack."  "There is no better place to heal a broken heart than on the back of a horse."  "…for there is no other feeling in the…

Media Mention: Mike McIntyre's Role in Championing Shoreline Protection

Port City Daily, an online news source, recently spotlighted a remarkable collaboration between three incorporated towns, two counties, and Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre. They are united by a common goal: protecti…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at the NC Agritourism 2024 Farm Tour & Conference

New Bern is set to host the NC Agritourism 2024 Farm Tour and Conference from February 18 to 20, bringing together industry experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the diverse world of agritourism. And among th…

How to File for Divorce

Written By Melody J. King

Marriages may be dissolved by either party when the parties have continuously lived separately and apart for at least one year. However, you are not actually divorced until the District Court enters a Judgment for Absolut…

The Continued Attack on Non-Competes

Written By Justin T. Hill and Devon D. Williams

Under California law, it has been the longstanding policy that non-compete restrictions are generally void and unenforceable, subject to narrow exceptions.  At the end of 2023, California signed two more bills into l…