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

April 20, 2020

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…

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Tyler Russell Named Raleigh Geographic Team Co-Chair

April 20, 2020

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce Tyler Russell as the new co-chair of the Raleigh Geographic Team. He will serve with government relations…

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Can the New Small Business Chapter 11 Save Your B&B or Airbnb?

April 17, 2020

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, you may be able…

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Is an NC Coronavirus Bail Out Coming? When & How We Expect the NCGA to Provide Relief to Businesses & Individuals

April 17, 2020

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

As we find ourselves facing a massive global health crisis and sudden economic downturn, many North Carolinians are looking for relief from their government.…

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Federal COVID-19 Relief for Agribusinesses

April 16, 2020

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

The Coronavirus has been largely indiscriminate in its assault on the business community. Agriculture is no exception. It is true that many “agribusinesses,” especially…

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Employer’s Recordkeeping Requirements For Leave Requests Under the FFCRA

April 16, 2020

Written By Hayley R. Wells

On April 6, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its Temporary Rule promulgating regulations to implement the leave entitlements authorized by…

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Significant Paycheck Protection Program Guidance for Franchisees, Hotels, and Lenders

April 16, 2020

Written By Joanne H. Badr

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has guaranteed over one million loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) through April 13, 2020. Over 4,600 lenders…