We provide a deeper dive into the key stimulus programs under the CARES Act, as summarized in our client note “Congress Passes Largest Ever Economic Stimulus Package: Key Provisions of CARES Act.” The following table...more
We provide a deeper dive into the key stimulus programs under the CARES Act, as summarized in our client note “Congress Passes Largest Ever Economic Stimulus Package: Key Provisions of CARES Act.” The following table...more
On June 8, 2020, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement regarding the enactment of the Paycheck Protection...more
On June 3, 2020, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 (the Act). The Act eases restrictions on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and gives business owners more flexibility in spending loan...more
On May 22, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury published its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Rules and Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and...more
On May 16, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury published its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. Additionally, the Treasury Department stated...more
On May 13, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury posted additional guidance on eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by updating the SBA’s Frequently Asked...more
On April 23, 2020 and April 28, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury posted additional guidance on eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by updating its...more
Originally published March 27,2020 – Last updated April 27,2020
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swiftly and significantly unsettled key sectors of the U.S. economy, impacted the viability of many businesses and...more
4/29/2020
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We provide a deeper dive into the key stimulus programs under the CARES Act, as summarized in our client note “Congress Passes Largest Ever Economic Stimulus Package: Key Provisions of CARES Act.” The following table...more
Originally published April 7, 2020 – Last updated April 27, 2020
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a summary of the Paycheck Protection Program...more
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a summary of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was enacted into law as part of the CARES Act. On...more
As part of its response to the effects and economic disruption that the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is causing to the worldwide economy, on March 25, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued...more
We provide a deeper dive into the key stimulus programs under the CARES Act, as summarized in our client note Congress Passes Largest Ever Economic Stimulus Package: Key Provisions of CARES Act. The following table summarizes...more
As part of its response to the effects and economic disruption that the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) is causing to the worldwide economy, on March 25, 2020, the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S....more
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swiftly and significantly unsettled key sectors of the U.S. economy, impacted the viability of many businesses and affected the financial health of millions of Americans. In...more
3/30/2020
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Financial Stimulus ,
Income Taxes ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Retirement Funds ,
Small Business ,
Student Loans ,
Tax Relief ,
Unemployment Benefits
COVID-19: DISCLOSURE AND CAPITAL MARKETS CONSIDERATIONS FOR US LISTED PUBLIC COMPANIES -
The outbreak and continuing spread of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and the related disruption to the worldwide economy are...more
On September 25, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new rule that will enable all issuers to “test the waters” prior to publicly filing a registration statement. Currently, only emerging growth companies,...more
9/30/2019
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Testing-the-Waters Communications
On August 8, 2019, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments (the “Proposed Rule”) to modernize its existing requirements for how companies disclose risk factors and describe their business and...more
8/13/2019
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On May 3, 2019, the SEC proposed for public comment amendments to its rules related to the financial statements required to be disclosed by SEC reporting companies or in IPOs in connection with an acquisition or disposal of a...more
On March 20, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to simplify and modernize disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K and certain forms....more
3/27/2019
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On October 16, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a report outlining an investigation conducted by the SEC’s Division of Enforcement related to the internal accounting controls at nine public companies...more
10/30/2018
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Spoofing
On August 17, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of amendments to simplify and update disclosure requirements. Although the amendments are voluminous in length and breadth of provisions...more
Publishes Concept Release to Explore Rule 701 and Form S-8 Reform -
The Adopting Release -
On June 18, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued final rules to amend Securities Act Rule 701, which...more
On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (Reform Act). Although largely focused on regulatory exemptions for smaller financial institutions, the...more