The Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness data shows that more than 182,000 PPP loan forgiveness applications are currently "under review" by the SBA. A March 22, 2021 joint...more
On March 12, 2021, the President signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the Act), a $1.9 trillion package intended to help recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things, the Act injects an additional $7.25...more
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "Appropriations Act"), which includes a new round of funding for certain qualifying, existing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...more
Changes in Ownership - As a result of Congress creating the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as part of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan program, Congress encumbered PPP loans with many of the rules, regulations...more
On July 4, President Trump signed S. 4116 extending the deadline for applying for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from June 30 to August 8, 2020. Other than extending the deadline for applying for a PPP...more
As a result of the passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the "Flexibility Act"), the SBA has issued two new Forgiveness Applications and provided additional guidance on forgiveness under the Paycheck...more
Since the Small Business Administration (SBA) and United States Treasury (Treasury) issued the first Interim Final Regulations on April 2, 2020 under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), borrowers, potential borrowers and...more
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application form (the "Forgiveness Application"), which provides the first guidance on how the SBA will...more
Earlier today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued FAQ 46 that provides additional guidance related to the certification of need that is required for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. As we discussed in a...more
Late on May 5, 2020 the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued another round of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that extended the Safe Harbor Deadline to return Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds from May 7,...more
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has proven to be very popular with businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, so...more
Introduction - While small businesses across the country are looking for much needed relief and assistance in the wake of COVID-19, they are focusing on pressing topics like payroll, keeping bills paid, and the immediate...more
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), which among other COVID-19 relief items, provides $349 billion in Paycheck...more
On April 2, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an Interim Final Rule (the Rule) implementing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)....more
On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), which among other COVID-19 relief items, provides $349 billion in Paycheck...more
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As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) passed by the Senate on Wednesday March 25, 2020 and expected to be passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by the...more
While Congress continues to debate stimulus bills and how best to assist small businesses, the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is now available to small businesses in most if not...more
Although the ultimate impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) cannot be predicted, the pandemic has and will continue to affect commerce in the United States as well as abroad. Disruptions to the supply chain for imported goods,...more