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Temporary Relief for NC Taxpayers Under New COVID-19 Legislation

Written By Lee C. Hodge and Peter B. von Stein

Members of the North Carolina General Assembly made good use of their time leading up to the short session that began on April 28, with each chamber filing a COVID-19 relief bill within twenty-four hours of reconvening. Se…

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COVID-19 Closed My Business. Can I Still Reorganize in Bankruptcy?

Written By Lance P. Martin

We previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, then you may be able to take advantage of Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.  The new s…

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Practical Considerations for Your "Return to Work" Plan

Written By Chrystal D. Bradshaw

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent many of us out of our office space and into our homes, working from kitchen tables or spare bedrooms.  While many employees have adjusted well to new routines and environments, others a…

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New NC Law Relaxes Requirements for Execution of Estate Planning Documents

Written By Zachary F. Lamb

Unusual times call for unusual measures.  On May 4, 2020, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Session Law 2020-3 to relax the legal requirements associated with the execution of estate planning and other legal…

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PPP Loan Proceeds: Forgive, Pay and Forget it, or Not?

Written By William S. Durr and James W. Norment

Much has been written about the benefits of the PPP loan program.  With the second round of funding, roughly $660 billion in PPP loans will be distributed to approved applicants.  Approximately 3 million sma…

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