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The Member’s Role in a Community Association

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

Congratulations!  You just purchased your first home in a planned community and became a member of a community association.  For a detailed understanding of what a community association is all about, please clic…

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Hemp Crop Insurance Update: "Whole-Farm" Coverage to Include Hemp

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

The unavailability of crop insurance for hemp has long been a source of frustration and risk for growers in North Carolina, especially in the wake of recent disaster events like Hurricane Florence.  On August 27, the…

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DEA Recognizes Legality of Hemp

Written By Tyler J. Russell

On August 26, 2019, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (or "DEA") issued a public notice that formally – and, finally! – expresses the agency's acknowledgment that hemp and hemp-derived substances are legal and a…

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New Law More than Doubles Chapter 12 "Family Farmer" Debt Limit

Written By Lance P. Martin

On Friday, August 23, 2019, the President signed into law the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019.  The Act increases the debt limit used to determine whether a family farmer is eligible for relief under Chapter 12 of t…

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NC Legislative Update: Hemp Legislation Passes House; Headed Back to Senate

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen, Tyler J. Russell, and Allen N. Trask, III

On August 21, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted, by a narrow margin, to advance Senate Bill 315 – North Carolina Farm Act of 2019.  While not the only issue addressed, hemp features prominently …

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2019 Construction Conference Insights: Minimizing Liability When Accidents Happen

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II

Three Ward and Smith attorneys discussed how construction companies could reduce their risk of accidents and limit their liability—an essential consideration for an industry where the work carries inherent risks. At…

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