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The Accidental Construction Owner: A Checklist of Considerations for HOAs Engaging in Construction

Written By Jason T. Strickland

Homeowners associations ("HOAs") do not typically act as construction owners.  HOAs are set up as entities to maintain and manage planned unit communities.  The most important and common role of the HOA is to ma…

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: The Raging Legislative Battle Over Smokable Hemp

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

Hemp and its derivatives – including hemp-derived cannabidiol ("CBD") – were previously classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of 1972 ("CSA").  That changed in…

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Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License

Written By Norman J. Leonard

What happens if you are a trademark licensee and your licensor files for bankruptcy protection?  Can the licensor unilaterally terminate your license and prohibit you from using the license – even if you're in …

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Don't Jump Without a Parachute! Understanding Community Association Insurance Needs

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, many Community Associations located in the Eastern part of the state had a rude awakening when they discovered they didn't have the right amount and/or proper type of insurance cover…

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Supreme Court Sets Standard for Bankruptcy Discharge Violations

Written By Lance P. Martin

When your customer is in bankruptcy, there are two major no-nos that you must remember.  First, don't violate the automatic stay, which prevents a creditor from attempting to collect a debt while the debtor is in ban…

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Industry Update: USDA Aims to Release Hemp Rules by August

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

Hemp was decriminalized with the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, a.k.a. the "2018 Farm Bill."  While the 2018 Farm Bill decriminalized hemp and distinguished it from marijuana, it did not resolve …

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