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Ward and Smith and Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2020

April 23, 2020

Chambers USA, an annual guide ranking top law firms and lawyers, has recognized two Ward and Smith practice areas and two attorneys as some…

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Didn’t See That Coming: Unexpected Results of FFCRA Paid-Leave “Temporary” Regulations

April 22, 2020

Written By X. Lightfoot and Emily G. Massey and Grant B. Osborne

The world continues to combat the devastating COVID-19 global pandemic. Many businesses have been forced to lay off and/or furlough untold numbers of valued…

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Done Deal: Ward and Smith Attorneys Represent Client in Successful Equity Transaction

April 21, 2020

Recently, Ward and Smith client Transportation Impact (“TI”) announced it closed a deal with The Jordan Company (“TJC”) as its new equity partner. Ward…

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Finally, the SBA is Ready to Make Your Loan Payments

April 20, 2020

Written By Lance P. Martin

We previously notified you that the CARES Act contained a key provision related to existing SBA loans. Section 1112 of the Act appropriated $17…

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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…