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New Paycheck Protection Loan Guidance for Businesses and Lenders

April 9, 2020

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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…
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COVID-19 and Defense Contractors: Fighting for the Future

April 9, 2020

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Written By James W. Norment
“We are at war. It’s a different type of war, but a war nonetheless.” – General Mark A. Milley, US Army, Chairman of the Joint…
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“Drive-In” Worship Services OK’ed By Governor, Check Local Restrictions

April 9, 2020

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Written By Alexander C. Dale
Several churches are looking at having “drive-in” worship services to celebrate Easter.  The thought behind the “drive-in” worship services is that people maintain social…
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COVID-19 and Benefits: “Now, a Word from Your HR Director”

April 9, 2020

By now, most employers have been inundated with information on the CARES Act, which was recently passed in an attempt to stimulate the U.S.…
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COVID-19 Cancelled My Event. What Now?

April 9, 2020

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Written By Chris S. Edwards
If you’re like me, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus—and COVID-19, the disease it causes—has cleared out your social calendar.    Across the country,…
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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,…