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Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and tasting rooms have closed their doors as a result of “stay at home” orders. These businesses have rapidly shifted their business models in order to generate revenue and keep employees working – food and alcohol delivery, curbside pickup, and more. Will Cheek and Rob Pinson, leaders of the firm’s alcoholic beverage team, discuss the changes in licensing and regulations, what’s ahead for restaurants, bars, distilleries and other hospitality clients, and practical considerations as they contemplate the future of their businesses.

As our economy continues to feel the impact of COVID-19, the commercial real estate industry is taking a direct hit. In the near-term, industry leaders are concerned with preserving value and liquidity, keeping tenants and visitors safe, and complying with governmental requirements. Bo Campbell discusses the potential short and long-term impact of the pandemic on the real estate industry; key questions industry players should be asking; and practical next steps. 

Like many areas of healthcare, the dental industry has come nearly to a halt for all non-essential or emergent procedures. Against that backdrop, we examine the impact of the epidemic on dental providers and discuss best practices to shore up financial operations and position their organizations for the near-term and long-term.

Many not-for-profit hospitals have faced economic struggles in recent years, but nothing quite like the combined impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and the looming economic downturn left in its wake. We look at the prognosis for this sector of the healthcare industry.

These are extraordinary times in the truest sense of the word. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, there will certainly be many issues that raise ethical concerns. Regardless of the specific issues to be addressed or the ultimate decision that are made, most people would agree that decision-making in advance is better than decision-making under duress, stress and fatigue. Waller attorney Nathan Kottkamp joins us to help us frame discussions around emerging ethical dilemmas.

During the coronavirus pandemic, a visit to the doctor's office can be risky. This crisis has become a moment for telehealth, which connects patients to doctors wherever they may be. Although telehealth has been around for a while, recent updates to regulations and a surge in demand has made it the easiest way to deliver care. Waller's Beth Pitman and Nathan Kottkamp examine the emergence of telehealth, addressing the opportunities and considerations.

Molly Huffman is a partner in Waller’s healthcare compliance and operations group and brings a unique perspective, having worked with healthcare providers across the country. Today, Molly will help us gain insights about risk and crisis management for providers in the age of COVID-19. 

Business interruption insurance in the coronavirus era - some say it can be a lifesaver for companies; others say it will be worthless in the end. As with most things in life and insurance, the truth lies somewhere in between and will depend on a number of factors. Waller's Mark Bell joins us to separate fact from fiction.

The CARES Act, which was signed into law in late March, included nearly $350 billion in loans specifically for small businesses. Waller's Dustin Timblin explains what you need to do to qualify, reviews the terms for the loan program and provides other important advice for business owners looking to apply.

We've heard the many challenges that hospitals are facing in the battle against the coronavirus, but what about physician practices, dentists and other providers who’ve seen their business come to a halt? Today, Waller’s Lance Williams talks with Eric Scalzo about the needs of these providers, along with a discussion of the future of M&A in that sector.