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From Emerging Compounds to Forever Chemicals - Navigating Evolving Regulation of and Responsibility for PFAS in the Environment

Written By Amy P. Wang

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a focal point of regulatory scrutiny nationwide due to their persistent environmental presence and potential health risks. For businesses, navigating the evolving lan…

Drake Brinkley Celebrates Nipro's Investment and Job Creation in Pitt County

Drake Brinkley, Chair of the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance Board of Directors, hails Nipro Medical Corporation's substantial investment in Greenville-Pitt County as a testament to collaboration and share…

Media Mention: Business North Carolina Feature Article by Ken Gray and Avery Locklear

Labor and employment attorneys Ken Gray and Avery Locklear penned a thought-provoking article titled "Raising the Rate: DOL Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Workers" in the July 2024 issue of Business North Caro…

Companies Seeking Capital—Be Wary of "Consultants" Who Want to Help

Written By B.T. Atkinson

A significant part of our corporate practice is advising clients who want to raise capital.  For larger, institutional clients who attract the attention of reputable investment bankers, the process is straightforward…

Media Mention: Laura Hudson Discusses Prioritizing Marketing and Business Development with JD Supra

Laura Hudson, Ward and Smith's Chief Marketing Officer, shared her expertise on the critical aspects of prioritizing marketing and business development efforts for mid-sized law firms in an insightful piece published …

Artificial Intelligence and the Patent Application Process: A Synopsis of the Potential Benefits and Risks

Written By Ryan K. Simmons

The use of artificial intelligence ("AI") tools in the patent application process gives rise to a vast array of risks and opportunities for intellectual property ("IP") practitioners and society at large. IP practitioners…