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Desperate Times Call for…Taco Tuesday? Navigating the Use of Food Trucks in HOA Communities During COVID-19

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

We have now just crossed the halfway point of Governor Cooper's "Stay at Home" Order, which, unless additional action is taken, is set to expire on April 29, 2020. This has been a challenging time for Community Associatio…

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Faith-Based Organizations: Guidance for Eligible Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Written By Joanne H. Badr

Faith-based organizations, including houses of worship, and entities that provide services that are religious in nature, are eligible Paycheck Protection Program loan applicants as long as they meet all other requirements …

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Governor Adds New COVID-19 Social Distancing Regulations for Retailers

Written By Amy H. Wooten

As North Carolina citizens and businesses approach the third week of access, travel, and gathering restrictions, Governor Roy Cooper has now issued an Executive Order which implements additional restrictions aimed primaril…

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Whodunnit? Understanding Who Is Responsible for COVID-19 Restrictions

Written By Alexander C. Dale

You've been told to stay at home.  Now, you may be under a nightly curfew, or you are told you must designate one shopper in your household.  Public parks and beaches are closed, and food trucks are prohibited f…

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Updated Business Affiliation Rules: Key Information for Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers

Written By Joanne H. Badr

In the last few days, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") has published further guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") Business Affiliation Rules, which we attempt to summarize below. You can find …

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New Paycheck Protection Loan Guidance for Businesses and Lenders

Written By Joanne H. Badr

The CARES Act was passed into law on March 27, 2020, and on April 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") published its guidance on the new legislation's Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"). SBA's Interim Guide…

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