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Recent Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure & Zoning News

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Sep
20
2021
 To Meet (In Person) or Not To Meet (In Person)…That is the Question: North Carolina Makes Permanent the Ability for Community Associations To Meet and Vote Virtually Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
15
2023
 Leaving the Nest: Healthy Community Association Transition Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
9
2017
 Fourth Circuit Hands Victory to Lenders in Chapter 13 Mortgage Case Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
20
2017
 No Ifs, Ands, or Butts: Regulating Smoking Within Community Associations Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
29
2017
 Conservation Easement Opportunities: Protecting Natural Resources While Receiving Tax Savings Ward and Smith, P.A.
Sep
18
2017
 Well, Isn't That a Special Use? Navigating the Special Use Permit Process in North Carolina Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
3
2019
 Fourth Circuit Provides Relief to Chapter 13 Debtors for Some Underwater Mortgages Ward and Smith, P.A.
Sep
5
2019
 The Member’s Role in a Community Association Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
21
2020
 Significant Restrictions Imposed on Public and Community Pools for Phase 2 Reopening in NC Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
11
2020
 The Role of the Community Association Attorney Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
19
2021
 Batten Down the Hatches: Named Storm-Preparedness for Community Associations Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
6
2022
 Community Associations Building Blocks - Navigating Litigation with D&O Coverage [VIDEO] Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
28
2022
 Deed Warranties and Why They Should Matter To You Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
8
2019
 They Are Taking Our Common Area! Ward and Smith, P.A.
Sep
5
2019
 The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
22
2020
 What are commercial owners associations, and are they really that different from residential owners associations? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
2
2020
 COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Must Know Information for Executives Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jan
8
2021
 Can Our Community Association Still Hold its Annual Meeting? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
25
2022
 Community Association Building Blocks - Privacy and Data Security [VIDEO] Ward and Smith, P.A.
Aug
24
2022
 Real Estate Leases in the Hemp and Cannabis World Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
14
2022
 "Reading the Riot Act"—Why Notice and Opportunity to Cure Matter Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
31
2023
 Licensing and Permitting for Solar Panel Projects in North Carolina Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
20
2017
 In Bankruptcy, a Lease Isn't Always a Lease Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
2
2018
 Can You Benefit from a Section 1031 Exchange of Property? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
17
2022
 The Intersection of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Davis-Bacon Act Requirements for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jun
26
2023
 Attention Vacation Rental Companies: North Carolina Courts Create Reason to Review Procedures for Rental Agreements Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
8
2023
 Five Reasons Not to Sign a Real Estate Contract (Without Consulting an Attorney First) Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
19
2018
 N.C. Supreme Court Holds Real Estate Brokers May Testify on the Issue of Fair Market Value Ward and Smith, P.A.
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