In response to the continued market disruption and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, or the Act, on December 21, 2020 as a part...more
The SBA has released an updated loan forgiveness application and instructions for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to account for certain changes made in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the...more
The U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board announced on April 30 the revised terms and more specific details of the Main Street Lending Program for lending to mid-sized businesses and published...more
In response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, was signed into law and dedicated $349 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program, or...more
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Senate approved $310 billion in additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (the “PPP”). This increases the PPP’s original funding cap, which ran out last week. The House is expected...more
In the current environment, business development companies (BDCs) are facing unique challenges. The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced temporary and conditional relief for BDCs to allow them to manage through...more
The SBA released a supplemental interim final rule today to provide further guidance for individuals applying to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the cornerstone small business lending program under the Coronavirus Aid,...more
The U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board announced yesterday the interim details of the $600 billion Main Street Lending Program which will provide financial support in the form of four-year...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been actively providing guidance and relief to issuers and other market participants amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has stated it may extend the relief granted if warranted by...more
With lenders set to begin processing applications today, April 3, 2020 for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (the PPP) established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), the...more
Note: This alert concerns legislation and related agency guidance issued in the last several days regarding urgent government financial assistance relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 27, 2020, Congress Enacted the...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, provides some financial help to businesses across the United States. For small businesses (generally enterprises with 500 or fewer employees), the Act...more
In light of the severe market disruption and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are monitoring the government’s response and communicating with companies any relief that may be helpful to manage their business in...more
4/1/2020
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Opportunities Under the CARES Act for Employers, Including Those in the Hospitality Industry
Retention Payroll Tax Credits, Delayed Payroll Taxes
Special Loan Eligibility Rules for Employers in Accommodations and Food &...more
3/31/2020
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The COVID-19 related stimulus bill (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act) provides relief to the banking industry directly. The CARES Act authorizes guarantees of bank-issued debt and...more