On June 3, the United States Senate passed the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act” (Act), which is designed to create additional flexibility for borrowers under the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). ...more
The prevalence of COVID-19 has impacted every American and compelled individuals to rethink everyday processes. Campaigns and voting are no exception. Over the past three months, courts have seen challenges to relax or...more
On May 22, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its long-awaited Interim Final Rule regarding loan forgiveness requirements (IFR) for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new IFR confirms several key terms...more
On May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its long-awaited Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions for Borrowers (Application). The Application clarified certain forgiveness rules and calculations for...more
On March 27, the largest stimulus package in American history, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), was signed into law by President Trump, which will ultimately inject $2.2 trillion into the...more
4/16/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Collection ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Pay Discrimination ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Wage and Hour
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the largest spending bill in U.S. history in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. One focus of the bill is on ensuring that sufficient amounts of critical materials are...more
As the COVID-19 crisis progresses, government contractors continue to see significant impacts on their ability to provide goods and services to federal, state, and municipal government agencies. These issues range from...more
Congressional and executive branch leaders reached an agreement on a $2 trillion relief package to address the economic impact of COVID-19. The Senate quickly passed the measure, which now moves on to the House for a...more
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has announced the temporary expansion or establishment of four financing programs to help exporters cope with the COVID-19 crisis. The crisis has caused a multitude of...more
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have drastic effects on the U.S. economy, along with business operations and the ability to obtain sustainable financing. With unexpected work stoppages and revenue loss, many businesses are...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, government authorities at every level are issuing declarations limiting daily activities. The orders – ranging from specific industry shutdowns to shelter-in-place executive orders – are...more
3/25/2020
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Corporate Counsel ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Defense Production Act ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Impracticability ,
Nonperformance ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Shelter-In-Place
The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Government’s ability to consistently and aggressively regulate, enforce and prosecute violations of the law during this crisis remains to be seen. Thus far, the...more
3/24/2020
/ Anti-Competitive ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Investigations ,
Law Enforcement ,
Scams
On March 19, Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order delaying “all nonessential or elective surgeries, including elective dental surgeries, that utilize personal protective equipment or ventilators” with the purpose of...more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) on Friday morning issued notifications that temporarily restrict all nonessential travel from Canada and Mexico into the United States. These restrictions only apply to land ports of...more
3/23/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cross-Border ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Essential Functions ,
Mexico ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Transportation Industry ,
Travel ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Travelers ,
United States
Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide relief for the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this Act, Congress provided the Small Business Administration (SBA)...more
As of the last report, the United States Treasury Department is proposing a $1 trillion stimulus package to spur economic stability during the COVID-19 crisis. This is on top of what state and local governments are proposing...more
In 2008 and 2009, we presented on the impact of the swine flu and efforts that companies should take in the time of a pandemic related to global supply chains. The guidance we provided over 10 years ago is timely once again....more
Government agencies at every level are responding to an ever-changing environment in dealing with the implications of COVID-19. Government contractors may be the last to learn about significant changes to a government...more
On February 26, a federal district court in Connecticut acquitted the defendant in United States v. Hoskins on all counts related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). A jury had previously found the defendant guilty...more
3/3/2020
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Agency Relationship ,
Alstom ,
Bribery ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Indictments ,
Money Laundering ,
Post Trial Motions
As 2020 begins, U.S. tariff policy toward China and the European Union (EU) is moving in different directions, with significant implications for U.S. companies. Beginning with China, the U.S. has gradually implemented tariffs...more
On November 27, 2018, the House Committee on Small Business introduced House Resolution 7169, the proposed Verification Alignment and Service-disabled Business Adjustment (VA-SBA) Act. The purpose of this new legislation is...more
On November 27, 2018, the United States General Services Administration (GSA) announced its intent to consolidate the current 24 multiple award schedules (MAS) into a single schedule for products and services. According to...more
In a statement issued on December 1, 2018, the White House announced that it reached a deal with China to postpone the scheduled increase of List Three tariffs on Chinese imports for 90 days. The announcement came after a...more
As the United States begins imposing new import tariffs, some Arizona manufacturers are exploring foreign trade zones as a manufacturing option to avoid these costs. But what exactly are foreign trade zones, and how can U.S....more
On October 4, 2018, the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) issued a press release to provide guidance following the District Court for the District of Columbia's recent memorandum opinion in CREW v. FEC. The press release...more