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When Storms Hit And Quorums Fail: HOA Authority In Emergencies
When a hurricane warning is issued and your HOA faces immediate damage requiring emergency repairs, can your board legally authorize unbudgeted expenditures without a full meeting? This analysis examines the legal framework governing emergency authority for North Carolina community association boards, exploring how boards can act decisively during crises while maintaining proper documentation and fiduciary compliance.
United States Real Estate
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Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Renovating An Inherited Home With Multiple Owners: Who Has The Legal Right To Approve The Work?
When siblings inherit a family home together in Massachusetts, disputes over renovations and improvements are common. Can one co-owner legally hire contractors and make substantial changes without the others' consent? This analysis examines the legal framework governing tenancies in common, the critical distinction between necessary repairs and discretionary improvements...
United States Real Estate
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Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford
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New “Suburban Village Centers” Could Reshape Mixed-Use Development Across Fairfax County
The Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors voted on August 25, 2026, to place the "Suburban Village Centers" Comprehensive Plan amendment at a Tier 1 (priority) status on the county's Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program. This initiative, which builds on the county's sweeping "Plan Forward" policy update adopted in December 2025, would have major implications for the future of suburban commercial properties throughout the county.
United States Real Estate
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Holland & Knight
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Utility-Scale Battery Storage Projects: A Legal Roadmap For Developers, Property Owners And Other Stakeholders
Utility-scale battery energy storage systems are transforming the electric grid across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, creating opportunities for developers and property owners while introducing complex legal challenges. From zoning and interconnection to fire safety and financing, these projects require careful navigation of overlapping federal, state, and local requirements that vary significantly by jurisdiction.
United States Energy
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Data Centers In Dispute: Contract And Treaty Claims In The Global Build-Out
As investment in data center infrastructure accelerates globally, disputes are emerging from contractual and investment-related risks that commonly accompany large-scale infrastructure projects. This analysis examines the growing wave of contractual claims among owners, contractors, and subcontractors, as well as investment treaty claims that may arise when governmental actions impact overseas data center developments.
United States Litigation
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WilmerHale
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Post-Death Administration In Wisconsin: Navigating Options In An Aging Population
Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.
United States Family
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Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
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When Storms Hit And Quorums Fail: HOA Authority In Emergencies
When a hurricane warning is issued and your HOA faces immediate damage requiring emergency repairs, can your board legally authorize unbudgeted expenditures without a full meeting? This analysis examines the legal framework governing emergency authority for North Carolina community association boards, exploring how boards can act decisively during crises while maintaining proper documentation and fiduciary compliance.
United States Real Estate
Wa
Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Data Centers In Dispute: Contract And Treaty Claims In The Global Build-Out
As investment in data center infrastructure accelerates globally, disputes are emerging from contractual and investment-related risks that commonly accompany large-scale infrastructure projects. This analysis examines the growing wave of contractual claims among owners, contractors, and subcontractors, as well as investment treaty claims that may arise when governmental actions impact overseas data center developments.
United States Litigation
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WilmerHale
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