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Until recently government enforcement and regulatory scrutiny of fraud and other misconduct relating to COVID-19 relief programs were generally limited to end recipients of the relief. These efforts have mostly been directed to fraud in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, a nearly $1 trillion business loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, which allowed entities to apply for low-interest private loans to pay for their payroll and certain other costs. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, approximately 178 individuals so far have been convicted in PPP fraud cases, and many more investigations and prosecutions have commenced...

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dig in, our readers would like to get to know you. Can you tell us a bit about how you grew up? I grew up in a small town of about 3,500 in rural North Carolina, nestled in the middle of the Uwharrie National Forest. Like many small towns, it fostered a close-knit community of people who supported and encouraged me to dream big. My parents encouraged me to travel, to explore, and to get involved in activities and organizations that would foster an enthusiasm and passion for learning...

Bradley is pleased to announce that Jennifer Morrison Ersin has been named a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), making her the only Fellow based in Mississippi. Fellowship in the CIArb is the highest level of membership. Fellows must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in arbitration and first-hand involvement in settlement agreements. They must also have been involved in the management of proceedings and attended hearings that have resulted in the publication of a reasoned award or decision. “Jennifer is a highly accomplished arbitration lawyer and has built a successful practice in dispute resolution...

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been presented with the 2022 Pro Bono Leadership Award from the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS). Bradley received the award at the 2022 Nashville Bar Association Law Day Luncheon on May 6 in recognition of the firm’s leadership in pro bono service. In 2021, attorneys and staff in the Nashville office volunteered 4,245 hours in pro bono service. Firm-wide, Bradley contributed more than $526,000 to over 100 charitable organizations...

Significant issues can arise during the three phases of the design and construction process. Effective planning, performance and completion are critical to the success of any construction project. So is informed counsel that addresses a variety of business issues, including mergers and...

The Declassified blog offers commentary and insights on the latest class action suits, significant class action opinions, relevant changes to laws and rules, and important class action trends. Declassified covers topics ranging from significant Supreme Court and appellate court decisions regarding...

Bradley's Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Team offers the full spectrum of legal services to banks, bank holding companies, mortgage servicers, home mortgage lenders, and other consumer finance companies.

Bradley's It Pays to Be Covered Blog discusses insurance law developments and industry trends in property and casualty insurance, including the growing cyber insurance market, coverage for drones, and blockchain exposures. We also address practical risk management strategies of interest to risk...

Our Labor and Employment team has extensive experience helping our clients resolve disputes both in and out of the courtroom. We are proud to work with a large and diverse group of local, regional, and national clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, mining, media,...

A Resource for Privacy Developments and Cybersecurity Risks in an Era of Evolving Technology

Patent law, like most things in life, is subject to change. Changes to patent laws not only impact investment in your existing IP, but directly shape strategies to protect your freedom to operate. The Patent 213 blog provides up-to-date, insightful analysis of the evolution in the written...

Bradley’s The Law of Order blog serves as a general parliamentary procedure resource, providing information about creation and revision of governing documents (constitutions, bylaws, or rules), application of Robert’s Rules of Order and other procedural authorities in a variety of contexts (such as...

Underwritten covers topics related to life, health, disability and long-term care insurance. Our team of experienced attorneys and authors offers insight on the issues insurers face as they seek to serve their policyholders and to mitigate risk. The blog covers significant court decisions,...