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Drake Brinkley Re-Elected as Chairman of Greenville Eastern North Carolina Alliance Board of Directors

July 11, 2024

Attorney Drake Brinkley will serve a second term as Chairman of the Greenville Eastern North Carolina (ENC) Alliance Board of Directors.  He was re-elected…
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Ward and Smith Welcomes New Community Associations Attorney Hunter Cornelius

July 10, 2024

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the addition of Hunter Cornelius to its Raleigh office.  Hunter joins the firm as a community association…
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Understanding Grandparents’ Rights to Custody and Visitation of a Child in North Carolina

July 9, 2024

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Written By Melody J. King
Grandparents may seek custody of, or visitation with, a minor child. However, custody and visitation, although often used interchangeably, are not synonyms under North…
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Should I Care About the Purdue Pharma Decision?

July 8, 2024

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Written By Lance P. Martin
On June 27, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided the Purdue Pharma appeal. In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court held that a…
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Defamation 101 for Community Associations

July 5, 2024

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It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at…
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Dive into Ponzi Schemes with Ward and Smith’s Special Assets Webinar: Register Now

July 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for July 17! We invite you to join a vital and enlightening webinar as part of their Summer School Series – the…
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What Landowners Need to Know About Solar Farm Leases in North Carolina

July 2, 2024

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
  In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Renewable Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (“Standards”), which required that all investor-owned utilities in the…