Articles

COVID-19 and Defense Contractors: Fighting for the Future

Written By James W. Norment

"We are at war. It's a different type of war, but a war nonetheless." - General Mark A. Milley, US Army, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the military's response to COVID-19. "The Defense Industrial Base (…

"Drive-In" Worship Services OK'ed By Governor, Check Local Restrictions

Written By Alexander C. Dale

Several churches are looking at having "drive-in" worship services to celebrate Easter.  The thought behind the "drive-in" worship services is that people maintain social distancing by staying in their cars, but peop…

COVID-19 and Benefits: "Now, a Word from Your HR Director"

By now, most employers have been inundated with information on the CARES Act, which was recently passed in an attempt to stimulate the U.S. economy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, you may not know that t…

COVID-19 Cancelled My Event. What Now?

Written By Chris S. Edwards

If you're like me, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus—and COVID-19, the disease it causes—has cleared out your social calendar.    Across the country, major events—like Austin's South by Sou…

Loan Modification and Reporting During the COVID-19 Crisis

Written By Lance P. Martin

We reported that, on March 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, National Credit Union Administration, and Conf…

The Law on Nursing Home Injuries in North Carolina

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

There are more than 15,600 nursing homes in the United States, according to the most recent statistics.  And more than 1.3 million residents live in these facilities.  With reports of COVID-19 in certain nursing…