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Effective May 22, 2020 at 5pm, North Carolina will enter what the Governor calls “Phase 2” of the Governor’s prolonged phases of reopening the…

Restrictions are lifting, businesses are reopening, and corporate counsel face a slew of novel legal considerations as they guide their companies through post-lockdown operations.…

Ed. Note: On May 21, The NC Department of Health and Human Services issued Interim Guidance for Public Pools and Spas. See our coverage of this most recent…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many industries across different sectors are being forced to make some tough decisions to stay afloat.  Architect magazine, the official…

Investors and owners of hemp and CBD businesses have grit – a trait that goes hand-in-hand with being an entrepreneur.  They are innovative, learn…

Raleigh-based labor and employment attorney Devon Williams will assume a key leadership role at Ward and Smith at the end of 2020. Devon was…

[Ed. Note: This article has been updated to address FAQ 47, published on May 13, which extends the original safe harbor deadline to May 18…