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Courts, Custody, & Choices: How to Address New or Existing Issues

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

As most people are well aware, the COVID-19 crisis has completely changed how we operate in our daily lives.  One place that has felt a tremendous effect as a result of this crisis is our court system.  Originall…

ARC Approval – Gotta Have It

Written By Ryal W. Tayloe and Allen N. Trask, III

Ward and Smith's Community Associations attorneys have successfully defended a Wilmington area Community Association in the North Carolina Court of Appeals. On April 21, 2020, the North Carolina Court of Appeals…

Didn’t See That Coming: Unexpected Results of FFCRA Paid-Leave "Temporary" Regulations

Written By X. Lightfoot, Emily G. Massey, and Grant B. Osborne

The world continues to combat the devastating COVID-19 global pandemic.  Many businesses have been forced to lay off and/or furlough untold numbers of valued employees. Still, many employers are able to continue opera…

Done Deal: Ward and Smith Attorneys Represent Client in Successful Equity Transaction

Recently, Ward and Smith client Transportation Impact ("TI") announced it closed a deal with The Jordan Company ("TJC") as its new equity partner. Ward and Smith attorneys Lee Hodge (business), Joe DelPapa (business), Ste…

Finally, the SBA is Ready to Make Your Loan Payments

Written By Lance P. Martin

We previously notified you that the CARES Act contained a key provision related to existing SBA loans.  Section 1112 of the Act appropriated $17 billion to subsidize principal, interest, and fees for six months for so…

CARES Act Provider Relief Fund – Acceptance of Funds Comes with Conditions

Written By J. Michael Fields

Healthcare providers are among those financially adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  A survey conducted by the Medical Group Managers Association ("MGMA") on April 7 and 8, 2020, found that 97% of medical p…