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Privacy and Data Security in Community Associations: Navigating Risks and Compliance

Written By Hannah M. Daigle and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

Privacy and data security laws govern how organizations collect, handle, and protect personally identifiable information (PII) to ensure it is properly processed and protected. For community associations, this is especial…

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Corporate Transparency Act Shakeup: Domestic Companies off the Hook, Foreign Entities Still Reporting

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

In a significant change to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") has announced that U.S.-based companies are no longer required to report beneficial ownership informati…

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First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law

Written By Ryan K. Simmons

The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is First-to-File really as simple as “first come, first served&rdquo…

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New Workplace Policies Employers Should Consider

Written By Genesis E. Torres

As the workplace landscape continues to evolve, employers must stay ahead of emerging challenges by implementing thoughtful and proactive policies.  In 2025, three key areas stand out as critical for fostering a posi…

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Entitled to Stay Relief? Prove it.

Written By Jameson A.E. Doub and Lance P. Martin

Bankruptcy is a headache for lenders.  For example, you make a commercial real estate loan and record your deed of trust.  The borrower pays you for a time but then defaults.  You tried loan forbearance and…

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Maintaining Harmony: Best Practices for Enforcing Community Rules and Covenants

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

One of the most important roles a community association serves is garnering resident compliance for both community rules and declarations of covenants, conditions and restrictions ("Covenants"). If done well, enforcement …

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