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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -
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Oversight Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Continues to Actively Investigate the Previous Administration’s Pandemic Response

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When announcing the Democratic members of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis for the 117th Congress, Chairman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) stated that, “In order to improve our nation’s response, the Select Subcommittee...more

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Weekly COVID-19 Oversight & Enforcement Report - May 2021 #2

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As part of its ongoing investigation into the Federal Reserve’s administration of pandemic relief lending programs, House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Chair James E. Clyburn sent a letter to Fed Chair Jerome...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Paycheck Protection Program: FAQs For Microbusinesses - UPDATED March 2021 #3

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On December 27, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The Act includes a roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, known as the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and...more

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Zeroing In: Early Trends In White-Collar Prosecutions Under Biden’s DOJ

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If the Biden administration's early moves are any indicator, its Department of Justice (DOJ) is poised to devote more time and energy to the prosecution of white-collar crime than it did under the Trump administration, when...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Paycheck Protection Program: FAQs For Nonprofits - February 2021

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On December 27, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The Act includes a roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, known as the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and...more

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OCC Delays Publication Of Trump Administration “Fair Access” Rule

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In this Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) delayed publication of the “fair access” rule finalized late in the Trump Administration; the OCC also announced the availability of the 2021 list of bank...more

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SBA Extends 8(a) Program Terms by One Year

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On January 13, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an interim final rule to, among other things, amend § 124.2 of its regulations to incorporate the optional program term extension for small business concerns...more

Hogan Lovells

Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, January 2021 # 7

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In Washington: The Trump administration will no longer hold back the second dose of a coronavirus vaccine in order to speed up inoculations. The changes are a departure from current policy and align with a plan unveiled by...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

A Primer On Second Draw PPP Loans

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I. Introduction- On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act) into law to provide continued assistance to individuals and...more

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SBA Controls Whether Bankruptcy Debtors May Take PPP Loans

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Until the U.S. Small Business Administration changes its position and rules, bankruptcy debtors are still unable to obtain PPP loans. That’s because, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (the Act) signed by...more

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Highlights of PPP Loan Items in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act and 2021 Consolidated...

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The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “PPP2 Act”) is contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“2021 Appropriations Act”), a $900 billion, nearly 5,600-page bill passed...more

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New COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Limited Bankruptcy Protections Regarding PPP Loans

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The latest COVID-19 relief legislation provided some additional aid and clarity for a select group of debtors and left many other questions unanswered. The requirements for the next round of the Payroll Protection Program...more

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PPP Second Draw Loans

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In December 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the CAA). In total, the CAA provides $900 billion in COVID relief, including $284 billion for additional Paycheck Protection...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Congress Passes $900 Billion Relief Act and Revises the PPP

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After months of intense negotiations, Congress passed a new relief bill this week. Assuming President Trump signs the bill, or Congress overrides a veto, it delivers change just in time for the new year. Tucked into the...more

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The Reauthorization and Revival of the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program under the Economic...

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[Update: This article has been updated since its initial publication on December 31, 2020.] On December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the 2021 Consolidated...more

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Ten Things to Know About the PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications - Update #7

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Below are ten important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness ‎Applications and the detailed instructions for the applications posted on June 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020, ‎as well as...more

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Important Paycheck Protection Program Provisions

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On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act). The Act is wide-sweeping in its breadth at over 5,500 pages and provides the annual funding for the federal...more

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COVID-19 Relief Bill – Extends Paycheck Protection Program and Creates Second Draw Loan Program

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On December 21, the United States Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, to fund annual appropriations and, through its “Additional Coronavirus Response and Relief” provisions, to supply a second round of...more

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President Trump Signs COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Unlocking New Relief Spending

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On Sunday, December 27, 2020 President Trump signed into law the $900 billion stimulus package enacted by Congress on December 21. His signature ensures that this new relief spending for individuals, families, workers, and...more

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act Of 2021 Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code As It Pertains To Business Debtors

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On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the Act), which was just signed by President Donald Trump. The Act makes certain amendments to the United States Bankruptcy Code (the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

COVID Relief Bill: Key PPP Eligibility Issues Loom Large for New and Second Draw Loans

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The COVID-19 relief bill opens the door to new aid for small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This is welcome news to small businesses throughout the country, but—as detailed below—there are significant...more

Cole Schotz

Alert: Continuation And Expansion Of The Paycheck Protection Program

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Congress has reached a bi-partisan agreement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”), which includes a supplemental relief package aimed at mitigating the continued economic impact of COVID-19 on American...more

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November 2020: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Year-End Gifting Of Equity In A Business — With An Outstanding PPP Loan?

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“Annus Horribilis­”- Just over three weeks to go, then 2020 will be behind you. But don’t drop your guard just yet. Three weeks is a long time – plenty of time, in fact, for one more punch to the gut, another kick in the...more

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SBA Issues Sweeping Regulatory Changes in Response to Presidential Initiative

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently published a much-anticipated final rule on a series of important regulatory amendments, including the: • Consolidation of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) Mentor-Protégé...more

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