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The PPP and Health Care Enhancement Act of 2020: Get Ready for Round 2

April 24, 2020

Written By Joanne H. Badr

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Health Care Enhancement Act of 2020 (“PPP Act”) was signed into law on April 24, 2020. The $484…

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North Carolina’s Stay-At-Home Order Extended Through May 8, 2020

April 23, 2020

Written By Amy H. Wooten

Governor Roy Cooper stated today that North Carolina has flattened the curve, but that the State is not yet ready to lift restrictions. Consequently,…

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Courts, Custody, & Choices: How to Address New or Existing Issues

April 23, 2020

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

As most people are well aware, the COVID-19 crisis has completely changed how we operate in our daily lives. One place that has felt…

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ARC Approval – Gotta Have It

April 23, 2020

Written By Ryal W. Tayloe and Allen N. Trask, III

Ward and Smith’s Community Associations attorneys have successfully defended a Wilmington area Community Association in the North Carolina Court of Appeals. On April 21, 2020, the…

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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…