In North Carolina, as in many states, liability waivers are often used to protect equine activity sponsors, such as individuals, groups, clubs, partnerships, or corporations from legal claims arising from injuries sustained...more
When our horses die before we do, some say we will see them again on the "rainbow bridge." But what comes of our horses if we die first? Who will take care of them when we cannot? Where will they live, and what funds will...more
Buying and selling commercial real property is expensive, starting with the price of the property and then adding the fees for inspections, insurance, recording, and commissions, if any....more
NOT NECESSARILY! Owners of adjoining lots in subdivisions often decide to combine them for a variety of reasons. But, in a planned community governed by an owners' association, the owner may have to obtain consent to combine...more
Approximately 74.1 million Americans reside in a subdivision, condominium complex, or other planned community that is administered by a community association.
Community associations are governed by a board of directors,...more
The last several years have seen hemp and cannabis journey from their traditional treatment as substances controlled at the state and federal levels, on penalty of criminal prosecution, to a more legally and socially accepted...more
There are many ways for a company to raise capital.
Two common ways are for the principals to inject their own cash or arrange for the company to borrow it. But most banks are unwilling to lend to a company that does not...more
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Community associations ("COAs") are not typically thought of as property owners outside of perhaps the clubhouse, pool, or tennis courts.
However, COAs can and do own those and other types of real estate in many...more
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ("Farm Bill") became law more than two years ago, decriminalizing hemp and its derivatives and opening the door for American farmers, manufacturers and retailers to create and explore...more
4/29/2021
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For many community associations, the first quarter of the year signals the time to notice and hold annual meetings of their membership....more
With Presidential, Senate, and House elections less than thirty days away, political signs are popping up in yards everywhere.
Many community associations have restrictions in their governing documents prohibiting or...more
Just in Time for Fireworks:
North Carolina Governor Signs into Law Limited Immunity from COVID-19 Related Claims Arising from the Reopening of Community Pools -
The Buzz -
Part VI, of North Carolina House Bill 902,...more
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ("NCDHHS"), conducted a press conference at 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2020, where they outlined the...more
There is a world history of pandemics that, at one point or another, crippled civilizations or dynasties. In America's more recent history, our country has experienced the Spanish Flu (1918 – 1920), the Asian Flu (1957 –...more
This week the General Assembly of North Carolina provided some relief to developers with active development approvals.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 704, signed into law on May 4, 2020 (the "Act"), the expiration of those...more
Many businesses have suffered greatly in the wake of the measures taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. One immediate impact is the flood of requests from commercial tenants to their landlords for rent reduction or deferral....more
Buildings do not last forever.
Eventually, gravity and time will prevail over concrete, steel, wood, and glass. The risks associated with that life span are captured well in transactions related to single-family homes and...more