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The ABC Laws, They Are a Changing

March 20, 2020

Written By Hayley R. Wells

With the law seemingly changing hour to hour, we thought it might be helpful to update our Alcohol Beverage Clients on the week’s COVID-19…

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“Hold On, Help Is on the Way:” U.S. Senate Passes Second COVID-19 Relief Bill

March 19, 2020

Written By Emily G. Massey and Will Oden and Devon D. Williams

On March 18, 2020, the United States Senate passed a second round of relief legislation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, this time…

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What the EEOC Wants You to Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Written By Emily G. Massey

On March 18, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its “Q&A About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19.” The Q&A confirms…

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Now Is the Time to Review Your Force Majeure Clause

March 19, 2020

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

Virtually every industry has, or will be, significantly affected by COVID-19. Just recently, Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order to close sit-down service…

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Addressing Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on Construction Companies

March 19, 2020

Written By Jason T. Strickland

In the midst of the current Coronavirus crisis, the priorities for most construction companies are (1) the health and well-being of its employees, and…

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Ward and Smith Launches COVID-19 Response Team for Client Questions, Concerns

March 19, 2020

In order to efficiently address the vast and rapidly changing effects COVID-19 will continue to have on our clients and their needs, Ward and…

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7 Guidelines for Parents Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 18, 2020

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

With the Governor’s proclamation to close schools and restaurants to dine-in customers, now, more than ever, our children are a primary focus during these…