Check out this article by the North Carolina Home Builders Association about legislation that may affect builders in NC. Let Hannah Sheridan & Cochran help you with all of your construction needs! https://www.nchba.org/building-code-regulatory-reform-capacity-fee-legislation-and-housing-affordability-among-nchba-legislative-priorities-this-session/
Chief Justice Newby has extended emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The directives are set to expire on March 14, 2021. https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/new-order-issued-by-chief-justice-newby
North Carolina has officially bid for the 2027 Summer World University Games. No city or region in North Carolina has ever been named the United States of America’s international candidate for a global event of this magnitude. We are proud…
North Carolina lawyers are volunteering to provide free legal information to members of the public on Friday, March 5th at call centers statewide. Call lines will be open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you need legal information, check…
The attorneys at Hannah Sheridan & Cochran attended the Construction Law CLE this week that was hosted by the NC Bar Association to celebrate the release of the 8th Edition of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook. The program had…
A bill has been filed in the NC Senate in an attempt to help clarify the treatment of benefits added to the federal tax code by coronavirus relief laws enacted last year, including PPP. Stay up to date before you…
The future of construction is all about sustainable construction based on automated and integrated solutions. Check out these 5 tips for improving jobsite productivity and keep Hannah Sheridan & Cochran in mind for all of your construction law needs. https://www.constructconnect.com/blog/5-tips-for-improving-jobsite-productivity-in-2021
Operation PPE was created by local and statewide partners with the goal of supporting small businesses and organizations who are still navigating the impacts of the pandemic. If you are a small business in need of PPE, check out Operation…
Check out this great free resource: A virtual training series for workers and employers in North Carolina's construction industry to quickly learn the facts about protecting themselves and their workers from Covid-19. https://www.ncconstructionnews.com/hope-renovations-m-t-copeland-launch-free-covid-19-safety-videos-for-construction-workers/?fbclid=IwAR1k_hNCFQcGo-T0zQLga1k8y6I9k1LXRxlXNx895jcf0VslYV8TtJ1q15c
New orders allow local courthouse leadership, who assess the threat of Covid every day, to tailor preventative measures to meet their specific local challenges. We are prepared to help our clients in these changing times in every way possible! https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/chief-justice-paul-newby-issues-emergency-directives-on-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0pHdE2jSik3bBp0Fe4HecVWwZcsQpZVU_9gDeIUWseJI_NbdE429vAhC0
A national publication has named North Carolina its "2020 State of the Year" based on announcements of $6 billion in investment and 20,000 new jobs. This is great news for businesses across the Tar Heel State! https://www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2021/01/05/nc-2020-state-of-the-year-by-business-facilities.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMTWT_GR&csrc=6398&taid=5ff4fd8ae9b1eb0001a3bd46&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
We are proud to announce that Nan E. Hannah, Founding Partner, has been named to the 2021 NC Super Lawyers List in Construction Litigation. Nan has achieved this prestigious honor every year dating back to 2012. Congratulations, Nan! https://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/raleigh/lawyer/nan-hannah/626437d9-c438-48c1-a647-83b6eb8b121e.html
Construction News: $60 million in grant funds have been awarded to build new construction in school districts across North Carolina. Education, including the building infrastructure to support it - is key to the economic prosperity of our communities. https://www.ncconstructionnews.com/state-announces-60-million-in-school-construction-grants-to-5-districts/?fbclid=IwAR1jby4_yBxUcjj0IubRJbUyhbg4w0iqDp5xLQbJs50rkxdKmtGVKLgovig
The federal stimulus package provides monetary pandemic relief to North Carolina individuals and businesses: $600 checks to eligible adults; $300/week federal unemployment extension; renewed eviction ban; and $284B in PPP loan funds. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/new-stimulus-bill-showdown-1k-checks-and-everything-else-in-600b-gop-proposal/?fbclid=IwAR0qpCyq7zdnlNK9KLy70defLLFCzjyzdX8tdi0v8qq87p_2ATL_BUeHRlU
Crazy, Pandemic Times. What's the State of the Economy? Several Economists Contributed to this Article. Since February, 4 Million Americans Departed the Work Force; Rent and Home Prices on the Rise; Economic Shift from Services Towards Goods; Recovery. nytimes.com/interactive/20…