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Who Wants to be a Director? Understanding Community Association Board Member Fiduciary Duties

August 8, 2025

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Community associations are nonprofit corporations, governed by the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act.  The law provides that nonprofit corporations, including community associations, must “act”…
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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Present at NC’s Largest Community Associations Gathering

August 7, 2025

Community associations attorneys Adam Beaudoin and Hunter Cornelius will be featured speakers at the 2025 CAI-NC Annual Conference & Expo, North Carolina’s marquee event…
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Jeremy Wilson Joins Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors

August 7, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. In this role, Jeremy…
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Genesis Torres Joins Urban Ministries of Wake County Board of Directors

August 6, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Genesis Torres has joined the Board of Directors for Urban Ministries of Wake County, bringing her labor and employment law…
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Legal Considerations for Insuring an Equine Business: Guidance for Boarding Stables and Event Hosts

August 5, 2025

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Written By Amy H. Wooten
While passion and deep industry knowledge often fuel the operations of equine businesses—such as boarding stables, riding schools, and equine event venues—a healthy dose…
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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2025 White Pants Gala Benefiting Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

August 4, 2025

Summer’s grand finale is almost here, and Ward and Smith is proud to be a presenting sponsor of one of Wilmington’s most anticipated events:…
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Getting in the Weeds on Managing Cannabis Operations Risks Through Insurance

August 1, 2025

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Having the proper risk management procedures, processes, policies, tools, and resources in place is critical for any business operation. This holds true across every…