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Order in the HOA: Tips for Conducting Compliant and Transparent Board Meetings

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Running legally compliant and transparent board meetings is essential for successful operation of any community association ("HOAs"). Compliance with an HOA's governing documents helps avoid legal liabilities and ensures …

Attorney Mayukh Sircar Participating in Leadership Raleigh 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, a privacy, cybersecurity, and technology attorney with the firm, has been selected to participate in the Leadership Raleigh, a flagship program of the Greate…

Ward and Smith Welcomes Five Attorneys Across Multiple Practice Areas and Locations

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of five attorneys who bring a wide range of experience to the firm’s litigation, creditors’ rights, business, real estate, and trusts and estates practic…

Building AI Guardrails: Keeping the Ghosts of Bad Governance at Bay

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

Ed. Note: This is the second article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 1 here. …

Proud Sponsor of the 2025 North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society Annual Dinner

The North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society is preparing to host its much-anticipated annual gathering—the 2025 NCSCHS Annual Dinner—on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Talley Center in Raleigh. This ye…

Walk with Purpose: Join the 2025 Greenville Heart Walk and Help Save Lives

Take a walk to save lives on Saturday, October 18, at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Greenville Heart Walk. Beginning at East Carolina University’s Student Center Lawn, this event invites the community …