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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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Congratulations Bankruptcy Graduates! You Are Now Eligible for PPP Loans.

Written By Lance P. Martin

To be eligible for a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan, the applicant must certify on the borrower application that the applicant and any owner of 20% or more of the applicant are not “presently involved in an…

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Ripe for the Picking: Hackers Target Agribusinesses

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

Agribusiness may not be an industry that the public at large often associates with data breaches and hacking, but whatever the perception may be, the agricultural sector of the American economy is increasingly a ripe targe…

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Banking on Hemp: Financial Services for a Growing Industry

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham and Tyler J. Russell

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ("Farm Bill") became law more than two years ago, decriminalizing hemp and its derivatives and opening the door for American farmers, manufacturers, and retailers to create and explo…

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Eyes on the Road: What to Do If Injured By a Distracted Driver

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

Driving while multitasking is an accident waiting to happen.  Each year, distracted driving kills thousands of people and injures hundreds of thousands more. It's a growing epidemic that led to April being designated…

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