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Eighteen Sands Anderson Attorneys Named to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers®

May 6, 2020
Sands Anderson PC

Sands Anderson PC, a Mid-Atlantic law firm, has 18 attorneys listed among the “Top Attorneys in Virginia” according to the 2020 edition of Super Lawyers® Magazine. This recognition is for lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice, and only five percent of attorneys in Virginia receive this distinction.


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Ward and Smith Creates Loan "Forgiveness Maximizer™" Report for PPP Borrowers

April 29, 2020 Ward and Smith, PA

Ward and Smith is helping small business borrowers maximize their loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") with the creation of a new custom report.


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Ward and Smith and Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2020

April 22, 2020 Ward and Smith

Chambers USA, an annual guide ranking top law firms and lawyers, has recognized two Ward and Smith practice areas and two attorneys as some of the best in North Carolina in its 2020 edition. 


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FAQ for SBA Loans for Businesses under the CARES Act


Jeffrey S. Cronn and Ferdinand Ruplin, Tonkon Torp LLP

On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at aiding individuals and businesses in the U.S. that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law. The CARES Act includes a $349 billion allocation of funding for the issuance of fee-free loans to U.S. businesses pursuant to Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)).


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New Dickinson Law Leadership Elected


Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen PC
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On Demand Webinar: Mandated Emergency Leaves – Employers with Less Than 500 Employees

March 31, 2020
Employment & Labor
Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen PC
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CARES Act Coronavirus-Related Distributions: What Are They and Are They Mandatory?

March 29, 2020
Sharon K. Freilich and George J. Kasper

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) enacted on March 27, 2020, creates favorable tax treatment for “Coronavirus-Related Distributions” from “eligible retirement plans.” The CARES Act also temporarily expands participant loan provisions which apply to any retirement plan permitting participant loans and waivers of Required Minimum distributions for 2020 from defined contributions plans and IRAs. This article focuses on Coronavirus-Related Distributions. For information regarding the changes to participant loans and the RMD waiver, please click here.


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