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Who Wants to be a Director? Understanding Community Association Board Member Fiduciary Duties

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Community associations are nonprofit corporations, governed by the North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act.  The law provides that nonprofit corporations, including community associations, must "act" through their b…

Ward and Smith Attorneys to Present at NC’s Largest Community Associations Gathering

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 for HOA managers, volunteer leaders, and i…

Jeremy Wilson Joins Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors

Ward and Smith attorney Jeremy Wilson has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. In this role, Jeremy will help support the organization’s efforts to increase access to affordab…

Genesis Torres Joins Urban Ministries of Wake County Board of Directors

Ward and Smith attorney Genesis Torres has joined the Board of Directors for Urban Ministries of Wake County, bringing her labor and employment law background to an organization focused on serving the most vulnerable membe…

Legal Considerations for Insuring an Equine Business: Guidance for Boarding Stables and Event Hosts

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham and 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 of intentional and strategic risk manage…

Ward and Smith Sponsors 2025 White Pants Gala Benefiting Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Summer’s grand finale is almost here, and Ward and Smith is proud to be a presenting sponsor of one of Wilmington’s most anticipated events: the 2025 Last Chance for White Pants Gala, benefiting Lower Cape Fear…