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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Resources
March 22, 2020
In the midst of the Coronavirus challenge, we are here for you. “You”, our clients and communities, remain the same. But as it has for much of the world, “here” has shifted. We may be working from our homes but we remain accessible and responsive. As we monitor COVID-19 related developments at the local, state […]Insight
The Laws of Cloud Computing: Cloud Security and Data Privacy Laws in the United States
April 16, 2015
In the third installment of our series on the Laws of Cloud Computing, we take a look at the United States, where the laws of cloud computing, most notably data privacy laws, are varied and originate from numerous sources, both state and federal. At the federal level, regulation has largely been field-specific, providing detailed standards for […]Attorney
Gene Jones
August 20, 2019
Gene Jones is a corporate lawyer and mergers and acquisitions attorney in our Raleigh office who has served as a trusted adviser to a broad range of public and private companies for more than 20 years. He regularly advises clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, fund formation and investment, corporate finance, private…Attorney
Patrick Byker
August 20, 2019
Patrick Byker is a real estate lawyer who focuses on zoning, land use and municipal law, real estate litigation, and commercial real estate law. He has extensive experience representing clients before local elected officials to obtain approval of high-quality real estate developments throughout the Triangle. With a master’s degree in regional land use planning, Patrick…Attorney
Kip Johnson
August 20, 2019
Kip Johnson is an experienced securities attorney who has helped clients raise more than $500 million of venture capital, private equity and angel investments to grow their businesses. He represents clients ranging from early-stage startups to mature operating companies with a focus on information technology, software-as-a-service, apps, gaming, e-commerce, social media, and fintech companies. Kip…Attorney
Amanda Bambrick
August 20, 2019
Amanda Bambrick is a real estate development lawyer and construction attorney with more than a decade of experience. She works with clients across the real estate spectrum in the areas of real estate development, acquisition, leasing, finance, licensing and compliance, land use, and post-entitlement development approval. A facilitator at heart, Amanda often represents clients in…News
Partner Swain Wood Named to NC Lawyers Weekly Class of 2023 Leaders in the Law
April 10, 2023
We are pleased to announce that partner Swain Wood has been named to the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Class of 2023 Leaders in the Law. This award celebrates “lawyers who are setting the standard for other lawyers.” In their recent announcement, Lawyers Weekly shared, “Leaders’ accomplishments include outstanding contributions to the practice of law in […]Insight
A Spotlight on Black History - Week 2
February 13, 2023
Our Firm’s social committee, led by our amazing associates, is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on a different Black lawyer, judge, or other trailblazer in North Carolina who impacted the legal profession. “Throughout history, Black people have faced great adversity in the pursuit of joining the legal profession and achieving equality in […]Insight
PPP Program Alert: New Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines Permit Escrow Option to Close M&A Transactions Without Prior SBA Approval
October 26, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies with Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans that are considering mergers, acquisitions, or sales of their businesses have been working with lenders and advisors to best structure “change of ownership” transactions to comply with restrictions on these loans. Unfortunately, very little guidance has been available until now regarding how to […]