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Now Is the Time to Review Your Force Majeure Clause

March 19, 2020

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

Virtually every industry has, or will be, significantly affected by COVID-19. Just recently, Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order to close sit-down service…

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Addressing Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on Construction Companies

March 19, 2020

Written By Jason T. Strickland

In the midst of the current Coronavirus crisis, the priorities for most construction companies are (1) the health and well-being of its employees, and…

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Ward and Smith Launches COVID-19 Response Team for Client Questions, Concerns

March 19, 2020

In order to efficiently address the vast and rapidly changing effects COVID-19 will continue to have on our clients and their needs, Ward and…

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7 Guidelines for Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 18, 2020

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

With the Governor’s proclamation to close schools and restaurants to dine-in customers, now, more than ever, our children are a primary focus during these…

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Servicing SBA Loans During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 18, 2020

Written By Lance P. Martin

With COVID-19 shutting down whole swaths of the economy, the SBA has issued a notice to SBA 7(a) Lenders and 504 Certified Development Companies…

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Gov. Roy Cooper Orders Restaurants and Bars to Close Dine-In Service, Announces New Help for Unemployed

March 17, 2020

Written By X. Lightfoot and Devon D. Williams

Today, March 17, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper announced a new Executive Order (“EO”) to close all restaurants and bars to dine-in customers. The EO…

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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon Canceled for March

March 17, 2020

UPDATE 3/17/20: Today’s Power Luncheon has been canceled. Representative Tim Moore will deliver the keynote address at the next Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce…