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Order in the HOA: Tips for Conducting Compliant and Transparent Board Meetings

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Running legally compliant and transparent board meetings is essential for successful operation of any community association ("HOA"). Compliance with an HOA's governing documents helps avoid legal liabilities and ensures d…

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Building AI Guardrails: Keeping the Ghosts of Bad Governance at Bay

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

Ed. Note: This is the second article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 1 here, Part…

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Depositor's Remorse: How a Million-Dollar Deposit Became Bankruptcy Estate Property

Written By Lance P. Martin

When a company files bankruptcy, you can generally assume that funds in its bank accounts will be property of the bankruptcy estate. Exceptions are rare. In Chapter 7, more money in the estate means more money for credito…

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Exorcising AI Myths: What's Really Haunting Your Business

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

Ed. Note: This is the first article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 2, …

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Mind the Gap: How Insurance Shortfalls Can Put Your Business at Risk

Written By Olivia G. Lewis and Emily G. Massey

Many businesses assume that once insurance is in place, they are fully protected. In reality, policies often contain gaps where coverage is limited or excluded altogether. Those blind spots can translate into costly expos…

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The Voice Behind the Brand: Who Owns What You Hear?

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

One of the best ways to pass the time driving to the mountains or beaches is a good podcast. Podcasting has created commercial and creative opportunities for individuals to capitalize on their distinctive voices. From jou…

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