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Public Housing Alert

Written By E. Bradley Evans and Michael J. Parrish

November 3, 2016

The North Carolina Supreme Court Recently Removed the Unconscionability (or "Unfairness") Defense to Eviction. But, With One Catch… Technical notice requirements, grievance procedures, and other aspects of fe…

Impact of Cloud-Based Software Service Providers on HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

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

October 31, 2016

The message from patients to healthcare providers is clear: increase the quality of health services while decreasing cost. The message from the federal government to healthcare providers and their business associates…

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The Attorney Client Privilege in Community Associations

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

October 26, 2016

Few legal concepts rival the complexities surrounding the attorney‑client privilege in community association matters. The confusion about these complexities, and the resulting misunderstandings, do not discrimi…

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The Benefits of Using Multiple "Single-Asset" Limited Liability Companies for Investment Properties

Written By Joanne H. Badr

October 14, 2016

Practicing real estate law means that I’m constantly talking with all types of clients, including large scale developers as well as individuals simply looking to do a little investing in real estate. Interestin…

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What's So Special About Special Meetings? A Brief Look Into Special Meetings of Property Owner Associations

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

October 11, 2016

All North Carolina property owner associations are required by law to have regular meetings of the Board of Directors ("Board") and at least one annual membership meeting to discuss and transact certain association busines…

Hurricane Matthew – Emergency Permits After North Carolina State of Emergency

Written By Amy P. Wang

October 5, 2016

UPDATE 10/12/16 Coastal property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads, or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Matthew along sounds, rivers, and creeks may be able to do so quickly by using an emergency ge…

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Public Housing Alert

Impact of Cloud-Based Software Service Providers on HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

The Attorney Client Privilege in Community Associations

The Benefits of Using Multiple "Single-Asset" Limited Liability Companies for Investment Properties

What's So Special About Special Meetings? A Brief Look Into Special Meetings of Property Owner Associations

Hurricane Matthew – Emergency Permits After North Carolina State of Emergency

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