What You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program’s Second Draw
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the long-anticipated $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill into law. This law provides extended federal… Read More
Business Law
FFCRA Leave Entitlement Expires December 31st, but Tax Credits Remain Through March 31, 2021
The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020. It requires employers with fewer than 500… Read More
When Good Tenants go Bankrupt: Top Things Commercial Landlords Need to Know
Sometimes the result of even a good business is bankruptcy, particularly as COVID-19 and its economic and regulatory impacts run… Read More
Face Coverings in North Carolina
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Executive Order, effective on September 4, 2020, will… Read More
North Carolina Moves to Phase 2.5
On September 1, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 163. This Order became effective on September 4, 2020, and… Read More
Supreme Court Rules that a Generic Term Combined with “.com” is Protectable
Recently the Supreme Court affirmed registration on the principal register for what appeared to be a generic term. In United States… Read More
North Carolina Limits Liability for Businesses with a COVID-19 Safety Plan
On July 2, 2020, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, signed House Bill 118 into law. Session Law 2020-89 provides limited immunity… Read More
What Governor Cooper’s June 24, 2020 Executive Order Means for Businesses and Individuals
On June 24, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 147, extending Phase 2 and placing new restrictions to further… Read More
COVID-19 Update: Requirements for Personal Care, Grooming, and Tattoo Businesses During the Pandemic
Personal care, grooming, and tattoo businesses must follow the operating requirements spelled out in Executive Order No. 141. Failure to… Read More
What Happened to Essential Businesses? The COVID-19 Recovery Act and Limited Immunity during Phase 2
As businesses adapt in the wake of the pandemic, they may face legal action by customers or employees related to… Read More
