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The skilled nursing space was facing economic challenges even before COVID-19 hit. Now, the pressures are even greater, and it's anticipated that a number of operators will be forced to make tough economic decisions in the months ahead. In this episode, Waller's Ryan Cochran, the leader of the firm's Finance & Restructuring practice, is joined by Derek Pierce, managing director of Healthcare Management Partners, for a deeper look at the sector.

In this episode, Waller's Kevin Tran - a former Financial Policy Analyst with the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. - discusses the implications of the 2020 Presidential election.He discusses regulatory reforms, departmental leadership and other outcomes that could arise from either a Trump or Biden presidency.

On this episode, we discuss the current state of affairs for banks considering the effects of the pandemic and the fast-approaching presidential election. We focus on a few key areas. First, what is happening in the economy and how that is impacting banks. Second, how banks can embark upon the strategic planning process amid all these challenges and third implementing that plan. Today guests are Wes Scott and Kevin Tran, attorneys in Waller's corporate transactions practice group who work with a variety of financial institutions, and Jim Adkins from Artisan Advisors, a firm led by former bank CEOs that work with clients to navigate an increasingly complex operating and regulatory environment. 

On today’s episode, we are talking about financing transactions involving skilled nursing facilities. Lenders in particular have been analyzing the impact of reimbursement changes and stimulus/relief programs for SNFs. But, what can we expect to come in the immediate future as these funds dry up? How is the sector positioned for the future? Today's guests are Daniel Flournoy and Abbey Ruby, partners in the firm’s finance and restructuring practice group, and Tonya Scharf, a partner in the firm’s real estate practice group. 

Jason Ruchaber, founder and managing partner of Root Valuation, joins Waller attorneys Eric Scalzo and Morgan Ivey to discuss how healthcare valuations have been impacted by COVID-19 and examine the outlook for the sector - including the potential impacts of the 2020 election. 

COVID-19 is having a transformational impact on American workplaces, which has short- and long-term consequences. Waller partners Bo Campbell and Aron Karabel join this episode to address the transformation. 
Campbell, chair of Waller's real estate industry team, discusses the impacts on commercial leasing and how the work-from-home phenomenon will impact office trends and future development projects.
Karabel, who advises clients in employment matters, takes a deeper look at the immediate impact on today's workforce and how employers can better manage their employees.

CMS’ Accelerated and Advance Payment (AAP) Program has been a lifeline for healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. But repayment of these loans begins in just a few days on August 1 - adding financial stress for many troubled hospitals. For this episode, we are joined by Denise Burke, a partner in Waller’s healthcare compliance and operations group who advises hospitals and other healthcare clients across the country, and Jordan Shields, a managing director with Juniper Advisory, a Chicago-based firm focused on advising non-profit hospitals and health systems on strategic partnerships. 

Given the current environment, employers that sponsor benefit plans are under a unique set of pressures and opportunities.  On this episode, we look at the impact of COVID-19, economic uncertainty and other factors on employee benefits. Shannon Goff Kukulka from Waller’s tax practice shares her insight on how companies of all sizes are impacted by compliance obligations, tax implications of new stimulus funds, technical notice requirements and more.