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Your Most Valuable Business Asset Might Not Be What You Think: Trade Secrets for NC Business Owners

August 12, 2025

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In today’s digital age, your company’s most valuable assets might not be the equipment on your factory floor or the inventory in your warehouse…
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Alex Ferri Elected to NCBA Construction Law Section Council

August 11, 2025

Construction litigation attorney Alex Ferri has been elected to serve a three-year term on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Construction Law Section Council. She’ll…
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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…