Videos & Podcasts
Explore videos and podcasts featuring Law Firm Carolinas attorneys discussing community association law, governance, parliamentary procedure, and practical approaches to better meetings.
These videos and podcasts provide general information and are not legal advice or a legal opinion. Specific questions should be directed to an attorney at Law Firm Carolinas or another lawyer. Recordings reflect information available when recorded, and laws may have changed.
Community Association Law & Governance
Handle Conflict at HOA Board Meetings Without the Drama
HOA Insights | June 2026
Jim Slaughter joins Robert Nordlund to discuss managing disagreements, using meeting procedure effectively, and helping HOA and condominium boards conduct productive meetings.
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HOA Board 101: What to Do After You’ve Been Elected
CAMS Ask the Experts | January 2026
Steve Black explains the essential responsibilities of community association board members, including governing documents, productive meetings, budgeting, financial oversight, and working effectively with fellow directors.
When the Board Is a Battlefield
CAI North Carolina | Smarter in Five
Jim Slaughter discusses conflict among directors, board responsibilities, and the distinction between removing an officer and removing a director.
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HOA Statutes & Insurance Insights
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina | April 2024
Jim Slaughter discusses North Carolina community association statutes, insurance issues, and legislative proposals being considered at the time of the recording.
This recording reflects the law and legislative proposals discussed in April 2024.
Community Association Accounting: Best Practices for Board Members
CAMS Ask the Experts | March 2024
Steve Black joins Eric Bregman and Chuck Earney of Earney & Co. to discuss community association financial statements, tax considerations, audits, and association loans. The program offers practical guidance for board members overseeing their association’s finances.
This recording reflects tax and legal information discussed in March 2024. Requirements may have changed.
North Carolina Association Fines
AMG Community Leaders Series | 2024
Harmony Taylor joins Paul Mengert to discuss fines in North Carolina homeowner and condominium associations, including notice and hearing procedures, communication with owners, and practical approaches to resolving violations.
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Community Associations
AMG Community Leaders Series | 2024
Steve Black joins Paul Mengert to discuss debt collection requirements affecting homeowner and condominium associations, common collection pitfalls, and practical approaches to communicating with owners and handling delinquent accounts.
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Solar Panels in North Carolina Community Associations
AMG Community Leaders Series | 2023
Harmony Taylor joins Paul Mengert to discuss solar panel requests, association governing documents, and the impact of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Belmont Association v. Farwig. The conversation explores practical ways for boards to work with homeowners and navigate solar installation questions.
This recording discusses North Carolina law and court developments as of 2023.
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Assessment Collection in Community Associations
AMG Community Leaders Series | 2023
Steve Black joins Paul Mengert to discuss assessment collection, consistent enforcement, owner communication, and the board’s responsibility to address unpaid assessments while protecting confidential information.
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Parliamentary Procedure: How to Keep Your Meetings on Track
Take It to the Board | September 2022
Jim Slaughter joins Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss parliamentary procedure and practical ways to keep community association meetings organized and effective.
HOA Covenant Enforcement: Best Practices
Cedar Management Group | March 2022
David Wilson joins Cedar Management Group to discuss best practices for enforcing HOA covenants and addressing community violations.
Board Boot Camp Basics
CAMS Ask the Experts | January 2021
David Wilson and Steve Black discuss board member responsibilities, fiduciary duties, legal protections, covenant enforcement, architectural review, and effective board meetings. The presentation addresses community associations in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Parliamentary Procedure & Better Meetings
Robert’s Rules for Real Boards
Nonprofit Hub Radio | July 2026
Jim Slaughter discusses practical uses of Robert’s Rules for nonprofit boards and how meeting procedure can support effective governance.
Master Point of Order: Points and Requests
Virtual Parliamentarians Toastmasters | December 2025
Jim Slaughter explains Points of Order, Parliamentary Inquiry, Requests for Information, and Questions of Privilege, with practical examples for presiding officers and meeting participants.
The Language of Meetings
Grammar Girl | October 2024
Jim Slaughter joins Mignon Fogarty to explore the language of meetings and parliamentary terms that frequently cause confusion.
Author Chat with Jim Slaughter
American College of Parliamentary Lawyers | February 2023
Jim Slaughter discusses his parliamentary books, their different audiences, commonly misunderstood procedures, and practical approaches to conducting better meetings.
Sick of Meetings That Go Off the Rails? Robert’s Rules of Order Can Help
ABA Journal’s Modern Law Library | August 2022
Jim Slaughter discusses his books and how parliamentary procedure can help organizations conduct more effective meetings.
For additional articles, charts, and meeting guides, visit jimslaughter.com. Explore our HOA and condominium resources for more information for association boards and community managers.
