On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued his Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (the “Executive Order”) that, when implemented, will require most federal contractors to...more
9/30/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Employment Policies ,
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New Guidance ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Small Business ,
Social Distancing ,
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Vaccinations ,
Vaccine Passports ,
Virus Testing ,
Web Tracking ,
Workplace Safety
On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued orders that have the intent of requiring employers to mandate that their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing and other restrictions. ...more
9/13/2021
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Mandates ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OSHA ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Below are 10 important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the further revised and updated applications posted on July 30, 2021, as...more
8/18/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Applications ,
Business Expenses ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
SBA ,
U.S. Treasury
Update: On July 28, 2021, an Interim Final Rule on COVID-19 Revenue Reduction Score, Direct Borrower Forgiveness Process, and Appeals Deferment was posted. That Interim Final Rule conforms the applicable PPP rules to provide...more
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans of $2 million or greater. There...more
As per our earlier articles, in late 2020, the SBA began requiring borrowers with First Draw PPP loans $2 million or greater to complete a PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire (Form 3509 (For Profit Borrowers) or Form 3510...more
As per our earlier articles, in late 2020, the SBA began requiring borrowers with First Draw PPP loans $2 million or greater to complete a PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire (Form 3509 (For Profit Borrowers) or Form 3510...more
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans of $2 million or greater. There...more
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans of $2 million or greater. There...more
6/3/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Certifications ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Information Requests ,
Loan Applications ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
Required Documentation ,
SBA
Below are 10 important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the revised and updated applications posted on May 24, 2021, as well as...more
6/1/2021
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Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Lenders ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Required Forms ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
5/6/2021
/ Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
5/6/2021
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Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Certifications ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Excluded Providers ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Loans ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among...more
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/30/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/30/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/25/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/25/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among...more
3/25/2021
/ Amended Regulation ,
Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Popular ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Below are 10 important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the revised and updated applications posted on January 19, 2021, as well as...more
3/22/2021
/ Amended Regulation ,
CARES Act ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Documentation ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Relief Measures ,
Salary/Wage History ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act and American Rescue Plan Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans -
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
3/18/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans” (“Second...more
3/18/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
Certificate of Need ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Eligibility ,
Exclusions ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”), the $1.9 trillion pandemic aid bill. The Act contains some limited changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and...more
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans of $2 million or greater. There...more
3/15/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Certifications ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Economic Aid Act ,
Information Requests ,
Loan Applications ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA