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Join the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Special Assets Webinar on August 21

As the summer break draws to a close, it's time to sharpen those pencils and get our notebooks ready for an enriching learning experience.  On August 15, Ward and Smith invites you to enroll in a unique educational o…

Serving Up Compliance: How the Hospitality Industry Can Remain Compliant with Changing Laws and Regulations

Written By Avery J. Locklear

The hospitality industry is a fast-paced sector that juggles a myriad of issues from high worker turnover to shortages of workers.  In addition to these inherent challenges, the industry must also comply with a multi…

2024 Employment Law Symposium is Now Fully Accredited: Sign Up Today!

Ward and Smith's 2024 Employment Law Symposium is now fully accredited for continuing education credits across several prestigious organizations.  This year’s symposium, which will be held on September 6 a…

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…