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The North Carolina General Assembly: Historic Changes Mark the 2013 Session

When North Carolina's House and Senate adjourned in July, they left Raleigh after making sweeping changes to established laws and policies in state government.  This past session was especially important because Repub…

Social Media From A Litigator's Perspective – Your Best Friend Or Worst Enemy?

Social media has become a big part of the lives of many in North Carolina and around the world.  With this rise in popularity and use, many in the legal profession have found ways to use social media to benefit client…

Community Associations Legislative Update – End of 2013 Long Session – What Happens in Raleigh Does Not Stay in Raleigh

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Lee C. Hodge

The North Carolina General Assembly has adjourned its 2013 "long" session and has enacted a number of pieces of legislation of which community association managers and the members of the boards of directors of both condomi…

Writing Some Wrongs: General Assembly Amends Planned Community Act and Condominium Act in Response to Unfavorable Court Decisions

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Justin M. Lewis

The North Carolina General Assembly recently enacted Session Law 2013-34 ("Act") that impacts homeowner associations and condominium associations (each an, "Association").  The Act was signed into law by Governor McCr…

Proposed Preliminary Growler and In-stand Sales Rules

Yesterday, a representative of Ward and Smith, P.A. attended the ABC Commission meeting on proposed Growler and In-stand beer sales rules. Here is a summary of that meeting: Growlers: The Commissioners questioned…