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Navigating the Homefront: A Guide to Handling Violations in Community Associations

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

Overview article from CAI Law Day Presentation by Madeline Lipe (W&S) and Carmen Clayton (CAMS – Community Manager). Every member of a community association agrees to abide by the community's governing documents…

Collection Costs of a Non-Discharged Debt Also Are Non-Discharged

Written By Jameson A. Doub and Thomas C. Wolff

Bankruptcy offers debtors an opportunity for a "fresh start," the primary draw for many individuals seeking to unburden themselves of their debt.   A bankruptcy discharge relieves a debtor of their legal obligation t…

Decoding the Recent Changes to North Carolina Code and Zoning Regulations

Written By Trafton P. Dinwiddie and Alexandra E. Ferri

The North Carolina General Assembly made several significant steps during its 2023 legislative session to respond to the construction and development boom throughout the state and the subsequent delays in permitting and in…

Generative Artificial Intelligence for Legal Departments

Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Genesis E. Torres

In a recent presentation by Ward and Smith attorney Angela Doughty, in-house counsel received an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how it can be used for various legal tasks such as research, discovery, and contrac…

Don't Disrespect the Receivership

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

A recent decision by the North Carolina Business Court highlights the risks of interfering with property that is part of a receivership estate. The North Carolina Commercial Receivership Act celebrated its three-year anni…

Wire-Fraud, Data Breach, and Phishing: A Live Action Role Play for In House Counsel

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP and X. Lightfoot