On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published notice in the federal register that it is seeking approval from the government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release two new forms (Form 3509...more
11/13/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Liquidity ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
OMB ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects to date, including economic uncertainty and widespread business interruptions. This environment may raise unique considerations for parties contemplating an M&A transaction....more
10/9/2020
/ Alternative Fee Arrangements ,
Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) ,
Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Investment Banks ,
IRS ,
Loan to Own ,
Mezzanine Lenders ,
Representations and Warranties Insurance
The Main Street Lending Program, authorized under the CARES Act and Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, is designed to provide financial assistance to small and medium sized businesses. There will be three Main Street...more
6/15/2020
/ Banks ,
Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt ,
EBITDA ,
Federal Reserve ,
Holding Companies ,
Lenders ,
Main Street Expanded Loan Facility ,
Main Street Lending Programs ,
Main Street New Loan Facility ,
Main Street Priority Loan Facility ,
Midsize and Large Business Loans ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Savings and Loan Companies ,
Small Business Loans ,
U.S. Treasury
On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Flexibility Act”) was enacted, amending key provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduced the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with an initial $349 billion in funding and the goal of...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduced the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with an initial $349 billion in funding and the goal of...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduced the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with an initial $349 billion in funding and the goal of...more
The Main Street Lending Program, under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, is designed to provide financial assistance to small and medium sized businesses. Two Main Street Lending Programs were announced on April 9,...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduced the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with an initial $349 billion in funding and the goal of...more
4/27/2020
/ Agricultural Sector ,
CARES Act ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Interim Rule ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Third-Party ,
World Health Organization
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under Title I of the CARES Act was established on March 27, 2020 to provide financial relief for small businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The CARES Act initially allocated $349...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing...more
The CARES Act (“Act”) enacted on March 27, 2020 provides the Treasury with $454 billion to make loans, loan guarantees and other investments in Federal Reserve programs and facilities that will give support to eligible...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing...more
4/8/2020
/ Banks ,
Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Lenders ,
Lending ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief ,
Unemployment Insurance
The new CARES Act provides Treasury with the authority to make loans, guarantees and other investments, and provide grants for payroll assistance to the aviation industry. On March 30, 2020, the Treasury released guidelines...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), signed into law on Friday March 27, 2020, introduces the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) with $349 billion in funding and the goal of preventing...more
3/30/2020
/ Affiliated-Business Arrangements ,
Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Employee Retention ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the United States and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these...more