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The AI Royal Flush: The Five Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Part 2

Written By William S. Durr and E. Bradley Evans

This is Part 2 of a summary of Ward and Smith Certified AI Governance Professional and IP attorney Angela Doughty's comprehensive overview of the potential impacts of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for in-hou…

The Five Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Counsel, Part 1

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

During their annual In-House Counsel Seminar, Ward and Smith Certified AI Governance Professional and privacy and data security attorney Angela Doughty provided a comprehensive overview of the potential impacts of the use …

Red Rover, Red Rover, Come on Over? Understanding Pet Policies in Community Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Many community associations have restrictions that limit and/or prohibit pets. In general, as long as such restrictions are drafted clearly, the North Carolina Courts will uphold their enforcement; however, there are seve…

Data Privacy Insights Part 2: The Most Common Types of Data Breaches Businesses Face

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

As part of Data Privacy Awareness Week, Ward and Smith is spotlighting the most common types of data breaches that businesses encounter. In Part 1, we explored the industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks, highlighting …

Data Privacy Insights Part 1: North Carolina Ranks High in Cybercrime Complaints

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

With Data Privacy Awareness Week underway, there's a renewed focus on the importance of securing data. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report sheds light on the growing threat of cybercrime, both nationall…

On a Roll: Hot Topics for In-House Counsel

We explore several critical areas affecting businesses in our coverage of Ward and Smith’s 2024 In-House Counsel seminar. Initially, we examine anticipated tax policy changes and securities law considerations a…