March 2020
COVID-19 Criminal Justice Update (Apr. 1, 2020)
With coronavirus infections multiplying exponentially around the globe, countries, states, and localities are taking action to slow the spread. This update…
Small Business Lawyer’s Guide to CARES Act Funding
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented halt to our otherwise healthy economy. Senate Republicans and Democrats, along with Secretary Mnuchin and…
Do I Have Business Insurance for Coronavirus Losses?
The coronavirus has turned all of our lives upside down in the past two weeks. Who would have dreamed that we would be required to work from home, courts…
Update on Closures, Extensions, and Staying at Home – COVID-19
Last week, NCBA Litigation Section members provided an overview of court closures and deadline extensions due to COVID-19. This post is to provide an update,…
Legal Feeding Frenzy Update
CONGRATULATIONS! And, thank you. With your help, the Legal Feeding Frenzy has surpassed its original goal of $75,000 / 300,000 pounds of food! There are now…
OAH Chief Judge Activates Emergency Hearings-Related Waiver
Due to the state of emergency that has been declared invoked the emergency waiver found in 26 NCAC 01 .0105 for the purpose of waiving all time limitations…
The Art of Negotiating Working Capital in M&A Transactions
The selling process for a privately held company has many nuances, including the analysis of the total value of a transaction. For the experienced seller…
COVID-19 Relief Information for Small Businesses from U.S. Department of Commerce
The Export-Import Bank (“Ex-Im”) has taken a few steps to increase liquidity in export transactions—among them, it created a new Bridge Loan Program for…
Construction Law Alert: COVID-19’s Impacts on Construction Projects
This article was originally published by Nexsen Pruet and has been reposted with permission. By Eric H. Biesecker COVID-19 and the ensuing shutdown of much of…
Additional Updates from the Industrial Commission: Secure Leave / Document Signing
The Industrial Commission continues to review and evaluate its various policies in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Below are the most recent updates…