As part of their financial planning and risk-management practices, business owners should regularly take stock of their insurance to ensure that they have the right types and amounts of coverage. In doing so, business owners...more
If you live in North Carolina, you likely have read or heard stories about HOAs prohibiting members from installing solar panels on their properties or of members being sued by their HOA for doing so. But, can an HOA...more
Many homeowners in North Carolina experience issues with excessive surface water flow and localized nuisance flooding after rain events.
How communities deal with these problems was the focus of Ward and Smith's latest...more
In North Carolina, the professional or occupational licensing board is responsible for preparing the official record of a disciplinary matter against a license holder. This record is of primary importance to any future...more
It is hard to overstate the importance of an unlimited license to people who hold a professional or occupational license. For most, the license is what allows that person to secure employment and provide for their families....more
Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of three articles examining disciplinary and appeals processes in front of North Carolina professional and occupational licensing boards.
In North Carolina, a significant number of...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020.
The CARES Act provided immediate economic assistance for American workers,...more
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State and local governments are beginning to phase out or entirely lift COVID-19 restrictions.
With spring in the rearview mirror and summer dead ahead, community association boards and community managers are feeling...more
A commercial lease symbolizes a consensual relationship between parties that can be enduring and rewarding, or short-sighted and emotionally and financially taxing.
Entering into a clearly drafted lease agreement at the...more
Approximately 65 million Americans reside in a subdivision, condominium complex, or other planned community which is governed by a community association.
The typical community association is governed by a board of...more
When a government agency or private party involuntarily takes your property (a proceeding called eminent domain or condemnation), you are entitled to receive "just compensation" for the property. In North Carolina, "just...more