Norman J. LeonardWard and Smith, P.A.Websitewww.wardandsmith.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmailLinkedIn 828-348-6013 Professional Biography Norman's practice encompasses a broad range of creditors' rights and intellectual property matters. His creditors' rights practice includes the representation of lenders, trade creditors, community associations, and other creditors in collections, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other proceedings. Norman's intellectual property practice involves assisting businesses and individuals with identifying, enforcing, and protecting their intellectual property rights. His work also involves drafting a wide variety of contract, loan, and settlement documents. Prior to attending law school and joining the Firm, Norman worked in the pharmaceutical industry for six years. More Legal and Business Bylines From Norman J. Leonard The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2 - (Posted On Friday, March 04, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names: Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference - (Posted On Wednesday, July 21, 2021) What's New in Special Assets [Webinar] - (Posted On Friday, October 02, 2020) Wave Goodbye to the Waiver Defense in Some Landlord/Tenant Disputes - (Posted On Friday, July 17, 2020) Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License - (Posted On Wednesday, July 17, 2019) Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products - (Posted On Monday, March 25, 2019) What North Carolina Community Associations Need to Know about Fair Debt Collection - (Posted On Monday, June 05, 2017) Supreme Court Announces Broad Separability Test in Applying Copyright Law to Useful Articles - (Posted On Monday, April 24, 2017) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis Your Boss Is Not So Bad: At Least He Didn’t Spike the Coffee with Viagra by: Mariya Gonor FCC Opposes Effort to Re-Open One-to-One!: “The Government Has Decided Not to Seek Further Review of This Court’s Panel Decision Vacating an FCC Rule” by: Eric J. Troutman Beltway Buzz, April 4, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability Insurance by: Clifford P. Parson , Amy H. Wooten Second Circuit Adopts Broad Reading of ADA Protections in Recent Workplace Accommodations Case by: John G. Stretton , Andrés Jiménez-Franck Federal Crypto Ownership: Compliance Implications of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile by: Hwan Kim , A.J. S. Dhaliwal Former EEOC Officials Defend DEI Programs in Response to Acting Chair’s Technical Assistance by: T. Scott Kelly , Simone R.D. Francis EPA Launches Historic Deregulatory Initiative: Key Legal Risks and Strategic Takeaways by: Christopher L. Bell Treasury Confirms All CDFI Fund Programs Are Backed by Law Amid Executive Order Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Kentucky Enacts New Law Establishing Legal Framework for Blockchain and Digital Assets by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Utah and Arkansas Enact Earned Wage Access Regulations by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia CSBS Flags Key Risks in Draft Stablecoin Legislation by: James G. Gatto , Alexander Lazar FDIC Updates Crypto Guidance, Removes Pre-Approval Requirement for Banks by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia CFPB Plans Limited Enforcement of Payday Lending Rule by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Auto Insurer Settles With New York AG Over Insurance Application Platform Security Issues by: Liisa M. Thomas , Kathryn Smith Upcoming Events Apr 30 2025 Workplace Horizons 2025 Apr 7 2025 Understanding the Basics of a Class Action Apr 8 2025 Miller Canfield 2025 HR Spring Training - Kalamazoo Apr 8 2025 Wage & Hour Law Under the Second Trump Administration Print
