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Charging Order Limitations – You Can't Charge What They Don't Own

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

In North Carolina, a creditor who obtains a judgment against an individual with an ownership interest in a limited liability company or limited liability partnership may enforce its unsatisfied judgment by petitioning the …

Ward and Smith Attorney Adam Beaudoin to Speak at 2024 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition

Community associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will speak at the upcoming 2024 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition, which will be held from May 8 to May 11 in Las Vegas. Adam, who wears multiple hats as President of the…

Ward and Smith Attorney Avery Locklear to Speak at WAHA April Luncheon

Labor and employment attorney Avery Locklear will be the featured speaker at the upcoming April Luncheon hosted by the Wilmington Area Hospitality Association (WAHA). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, starting at 1…

Navigating the Homefront: A Guide to Handling Violations in Community Associations

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

Overview article from CAI Law Day Presentation by Madeline Lipe (W&S) and Carmen Clayton (CAMS – Community Manager). Every member of a community association agrees to abide by the community's governing documents…

Ward and Smith Sponsors Pitt County Community College Foundation's 2024 Spring Scholarship Event

The Pitt County Community College Foundation is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 Spring Scholarship Event, sponsored by Ward and Smith, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27. This year's event promises t…

Attorney X. Lightfoot to Speak at NCCSHRM Monthly Chapter Meeting

Labor and employment attorney X. Lightfoot is set to be the keynote speaker at the upcoming North Carolina Coastal Society for Human Resource Management (NCCSHRM) monthly chapter meeting. The event is scheduled to take pl…