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When Storms Hit and Quorums Fail: HOA Authority in Emergencies

September 9, 2026

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Written By Samuel B. Franck and Madeline Lipe Williams
A hurricane warning is issued late on Friday afternoon. The clubhouse roof needs immediate boarding. Three downed trees are blocking the only road into…
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A Fresh Weekend on the Farm: Ward and Smith Supports ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour

September 9, 2026

Grab your family, gather your friends, and get ready to hit the country roads. ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour returns Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20,…
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Cyber Insurance Decoded: What Your Policy Actually Covers, What It Excludes, and How to Maximize Your Protection

September 8, 2026

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Written By Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US and Amy H. Wooten
A ransomware attack shuts down your operations for a week. A data breach exposes thousands of customer records. An employee falls for a phishing…
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The Greater Greenville Chamber to Host September Power Luncheon Featuring Labor Trends Report

September 8, 2026

What does a 35-year low unemployment rate mean for the future of Greenville-Pitt County’s businesses? Local leaders will have the opportunity to find out…
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Your Trade Secrets Are Already at Risk. Here Is What to Do About It.

September 4, 2026

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Written By Gavin B. Parsons and W. Taylor Pulliam
This article is the first installment in our four-part Trade Secrets at Risk: A Business Owner’s Guide series. The series continues every Friday in…
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Peter Ledford Joins NCBA Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Section Council

September 3, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Peter Ledford has joined the North Carolina Bar Association’s Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Section Council for a three-year…
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Madison Waller Inducted into Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court

September 2, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Madison Waller has been inducted into the Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court. The Inn is an association of judges,…

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