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Hugh Overholt Reappointed to the NC Board of Transportation

September 10, 2020

Attorney Hugh Overholt has been reappointed to the NC Board of Transportation (“BOT” or “Board”) as an at-large member. The retired Army Major General…
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Executives Explore the Ins and Outs of Managing Vendors and Vendor Risk in Compliance-Intensive Industry

September 9, 2020

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Written By Hayley R. Wells
Three executives from First Citizens Bank explained how they manage vendor and supplier relationships, including issues such as risk management and compliance, during a…
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NC House District 9 Candidates to Take Part in Virtual Power Luncheon

September 8, 2020

Pitt County residents will have a chance to virtually meet the candidates running for NC House District 9. Incumbent candidate Dr. Perrin Jones will be…
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“Don’t Tread on Me”: Customers’ Religious Objections to Mandated Use of Face Masks in the Era of COVID-19

September 3, 2020

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged businesses and employers in ways that few thought possible just six months ago. Untold millions have lost jobs, and…
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CDC Enacts New Residential Eviction Moratorium

September 3, 2020

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Written By X. Lightfoot and Hayley R. Wells
On September 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), which is under the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”), issued…
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4 Ward and Smith Attorneys Recognized as ‘Ones to Watch’ by Best Lawyers®

September 3, 2020

Best Lawyers® has selected four Ward and Smith attorneys for inclusion into its inaugural “Ones to Watch” list for 2021. This honor recognizes some…
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PPP Loan Forgiveness Denied – An Overview of the PPP Loan Review Decision and Appeal Process

September 2, 2020

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Written By William S. Durr
Nearly six months after the creation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), many borrowers are ready to submit their PPP loan forgiveness applications or…

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