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New State Law Adds Annual Reporting Requirement for HOA’s

July 24, 2026

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams

Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 517 into law on July 8, 2026, making a series of changes to the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporations…

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Isabelle Chammas Inducted into North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society

July 23, 2026

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that attorney Isabelle Chammas has been inducted into the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society in recognition…

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Last Call for Special Assets Summer School: Foreclosure in NC and SC

July 23, 2026

Class is almost dismissed for Ward and Smith’s Annual Special Assets Summer School Series, but there’s still one important lesson left. Join us on Wednesday,…

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Paul Fanning Joining Wake Forest University School of Law Board of Visitors

July 22, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Paul Fanning has been appointed to the Wake Forest University School of Law Board of…

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Tax Considerations When Bringing on a New Partner or Investor for Closely Held Businesses

July 21, 2026

Written By David P. Heeren

Adding a partner or outside investor to your business can be an important step toward growth, but it also triggers tax implications that deserve…

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Jeremy Wilson Elected to North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors

July 21, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been elected to a three-year at-large term on the North Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Directors. The…

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Open for Business at Home: What North Carolina’s New Home-Based Business Law Means for Local Governments, HOAs, and Property Owners

July 20, 2026

Written By Sarah Wallace Strickland and Madeline Lipe Williams

The way people work has changed dramatically over the past several years. Remote work, consulting, online retail, and other home-based businesses have become an…