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EPA Can Help You Keep It Clean in a World with COVID-19

Written By Amy P. Wang

Virus-killing myths, like gargling salt water, are floating around as fast as toilet paper has flown off the grocery store shelves.  When those shelves are restocked, what is effective for cleaning surfaces in reside…

Federal Regulators Urge Banks to Work with Borrowers Affected by the Coronavirus

Written By Lance P. Martin and Thomas C. Wolff

In the last week, COVID-19 has upended the normal routines of daily life in America.  While the health and safety of all Americans is the paramount concern, the economic impact is a reality that cannot be ignored. On…

When a Condominium Falls Down

Written By Samuel B. Franck and Kristin D. Mitcham

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-fami…

Top 10 Technology Trends and Topics for Attorneys to Watch

Written By E. Bradley Evans

From technical competency to artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, Ward and Smith’s Director of Information Technology Charles Collins counted down the top 10 most critical technology topics for lawyers. Collins…

Leaders Share Wisdom, Experience From Running Companies

Four business leaders discussed how they relate to competitors in their industry, their most important job as leaders, succession planning, motivation, and other topics at Ward and Smith's 2019 Closely Held Business Summit…

Thanks for the Tip: U.S. DOL's Proposed Rule and Potential Enhanced Availability of "Tip Pools"

Written By X. Lightfoot and Grant B. Osborne

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"), for decades, has permitted employers to pay some workers a lower minimum hourly wage than would otherwise be due if the workers receive at least a minimum amount per month in …