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Struggling Hotels Can Provide Turn-Down Service, Can't Be Turned Down for Subchapter V Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which took effect in February 2020, creates a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11 reorganization path for small business debtors.  It has proven popular d…

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North Carolina Occupational Licensing Boards: Disciplinary Hearings and Appeals, 101

Written By Eric J. Remington and Amy H. Wooten

Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of three articles examining disciplinary and appeals processes in front of North Carolina professional and occupational licensing boards. In North Carolina, a significant number of …

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"Batten Down the Hatches: Named Storm-Preparedness for Community Associations"

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off in t-minus 12 days, on June 1, 2021, and runs through November 30, 2021. If this season is anything like the last, community associations are in for another year of …

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A Soft Deadline for Hard Cash: American Rescue Plan Funds for North Carolina Municipalities

Written By E. Knox Proctor V

First, the good news: every municipality in North Carolina is eligible to receive a large cash infusion, up to 75% of its budget, from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Now, the less than good news: all municipalities, othe…

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Construction Conference Roundup: Roundtable Session Covers Employment Contracts, PPP Documentation, How To Vet Private Construction Clients and More

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

The roundtable Q&A session in Ward and Smith’s virtual 2020 Construction Conference covered a range of issues, from employment matters to vetting private clients, based on questions from attendees. Ward and Smit…

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Restrictive Covenants: What Are They And Why Should You Care?

Written By Justin M. Lewis

Restrictive covenants have a significant and substantial impact on the use and value of property; yet they are often ignored entirely or not considered until the end of the due diligence period before purchasing the proper…

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