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Temporary Relief for NC Taxpayers Under New COVID-19 Legislation

May 6, 2020

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Members of the North Carolina General Assembly made good use of their time leading up to the short session that began on April 28,…
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COVID-19 Closed My Business. Can I Still Reorganize in Bankruptcy?

May 6, 2020

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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…
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Practical Considerations for Your “Return to Work” Plan

May 5, 2020

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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. …
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New NC Law Relaxes Requirements for Execution of Estate Planning Documents

May 5, 2020

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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…
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NC Limits Civil Liability for Health Care Industry and Essential Businesses

May 4, 2020

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Written By Amy H. Wooten
Anticipating a wave of potential claims related to COVID-19 injuries, in a rare Saturday session the North Carolina Legislature passed legislation designed to limit…
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Lights Out: Ward and Smith Gets Creative to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day at Home

May 1, 2020

On April 22, 2020, several Ward and Smith attorneys and staff celebrated Earth Day by going dark. Working without lights was one of many…