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Ward and Smith Welcomes Two Attorneys to Raleigh Office

April 9, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted our state tremendously in recent days, but Ward and Smith’s ability to provide comprehensive legal services to our clients not only…
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Loan Modification and Reporting During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 8, 2020

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Written By Lance P. Martin
We reported that, on March 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,…
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The New Normal – Teleworking Challenges and Solutions

April 7, 2020

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Written By Emily G. Massey
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down, and staying home has become the new normal.  (For Instagram users, the #stayhome hashtag has…
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The Importance of Reviewing and Complying with Performance Bonds

April 7, 2020

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Written By Ryal W. Tayloe
As we continue to cope with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for participants in the construction industry to take affirmative…
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The CARES Act Provides Additional Relief to Consumer Debtors in Bankruptcy

April 7, 2020

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Written By Thomas C. Wolff
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020.  The CARES Act provides relief for the widespread…
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FAQ: Paycheck Protection Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans

April 3, 2020

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Written By Joanne H. Badr
We’ve been sharing client alerts and articles about the passage of the CARES Act in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.  Among other things,…