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Morris Ellison Earns Membership in CPR Panels of Distinguished Neutrals

Feb 01 2021

Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Morris Ellison will serve on the CPR’s Real Estate Panel and the Pro Bono Panel, as well as the South Carolina at Large ADR Panel, the organization’s general commercial panel which is divided regionally.

Dan Orvin Speaks on Pandemic Eviction Crisis Issues at American Bar Association Webinar

Dec 10 2020

CHARLESTON, SC—In addition to being a public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in evictions, with millions of Americans suddenly being unemployed and unable to pay rent.

Womble Bond Dickinson Attorney Morris Ellison Earns Coveted CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) Certification

Dec 09 2020

CHARLESTON, SC—Womble Bond Dickinson commercial real estate attorney Morris Ellison has earned the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential. The credential, awarded by The Counselors of Real Estate, recognizes accomplished thought leaders in the real estate industry. Ellison is in particularly rare company as an attorney earning the CRE credential.

Morris Ellison Discusses Property Reassessment Appeals with Fox 24 News Now

Oct 06 2020

Homeowners in the Charleston area are receiving notices that their property values have been reassessed. But what if a homeowner doesn’t agree with the value assessed? Womble Bond Dickinson real estate attorney Morris Ellison recently spoke to Fox 24 News Now about the home value reassessment appeal process.

The CDC’s Eviction Moratorium and the Pending Lawsuit to Stop It

Sep 16 2020

On September 2, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) relied on little-known statutory powers to issue a temporary moratorium for most residential evictions, with a stated goal of reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. We provided an explanation of the CDC’s order in an earlier alert. Last week, a lawsuit was filed in federal court, on behalf of a landlord, seeking to halt or overturn the Order.

NC Landlords Could Face Wave Of Class Actions Over Eviction Fees

Aug 28 2020

Apartment companies and other landlords could face a wave of class action lawsuits in North Carolina thanks to a recent appeals court decision.

10 Key Considerations for Commercial Real Estate Loan Restructurings: A Primer

Jul 20 2020

Since commercial real estate is a “leverage” business, one common challenge that many owners will possibly face is the need to restructure the loans secured by their properties in order to achieve more realistic and achievable economic terms and to avoid loan defaults, foreclosures and the loss of their properties. As a Primer for those lucky few real estate owners and advisors that have not worked through previous real estate cycles (and as a refresher for those who have), here are ten key considerations to guide you generally in pursuing loan restructuring transactions with your lenders.

The Benefits, Concerns and Considerations of Remote Depositions and Mediations in the COVID-19 Climate

Apr 28 2020

Remote depositions and mediations have been taking place for more than 20 years. As videoconferencing tools have improved (think Webex, Zoom, etc.), business litigators and their client have become increasingly comfortable conducting such sessions in a remote setting. The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the pace of conducting depositions and mediations via videoconference. Sessions that just a few weeks ago may have been conducted in person now must be conducted remotely due to public health concerns and related stay-at-home orders.

Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums Under the CARES Act

Apr 20 2020

The recent business shutdowns and other measures used by federal, state, and local governments throughout the country to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have limited the ability of many property owners and tenants to earn income. As a result, many borrowers are unable to make scheduled mortgage payments and tenants are unable to pay rent. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), enacted on March 27, 2020, includes moratorium provisions that protect the right of these borrowers and tenants to remain in their dwelling without facing the threat of immediate foreclosure and eviction.

Be Prepared for OSHA’s COVID-19 Interim Enforcement Response Plan

Apr 17 2020

On April 13, 2020, OSHA issued its Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Employers should pay close attention to this interim guidance because it includes important changes to enforcement guidelines and record-keeping requirements. High-risk employers in the medical and manufacturing sectors face especially important rule changes and enforcement risks. Employers in all sectors should make sure their written policies reflect OSHA’s most up-to-date changes.

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