On September 12, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Appeals decision that declared the City of Sammamish––and all other municipalities enumerated under Revised Code of Washington 8.12.030––does not lose its...more
On April 12, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Sheetz v. Cnty. Of El Dorado, California, 22-1074 (U.S. Apr. 12, 2024) and unanimously held that legislative actions can still be unconstitutional exactions...more
4/17/2024
/ Building Permits ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Construction Project ,
Fifth Amendment ,
George Sheetz v County of El Dorado ,
Impact Fees ,
Property Owners ,
Real Estate Development ,
SCOTUS ,
Supreme Court Justices ,
Takings Clause ,
Traffic Impact Assessments
On May 24, 2023, the Washington State Building Code Council (the “Council”) delayed implementation of Washington State’s updated building code from July 1, 2023, until October 29, 2023. This delay was in direct response to...more
In April, the Ninth Circuit held that a city’s ban on new natural gas hookups for new construction was preempted by federal law. This may impact proposed or existing bans in Oregon including in Eugene and Bend, and in...more
5/10/2023
/ California ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) ,
Infrastructure ,
Natural Gas ,
Oregon ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Washington
On July 21, 2022, the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) adopted the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules. DLCD then filed the permanent CFEC rules with the Oregon Secretary of State...more
Updated February 24, 2022 -
Update: On January 27, 2022, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued SBA Procedural Notice 5000-82766, SBA Loan Reviews of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Partial Approval...more
Update: On January 27, 2022, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued SBA Procedural Notice 5000-82766, SBA Loan Reviews of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Partial Approval Forgiveness Decisions (“2022 Notice”)...more
Update: On September 16, 2021, the Final Rule on Borrower Appeals of Final SBA Loan Review Decisions was posted and became effective on September 14, 2021 (the “Final Rule”). The Final Rule applies to all appealable final SBA...more
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
/ Applications ,
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
/ Applications ,
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
Oregon House Bill 2488 requires the Land Conservation and Development Commission to adopt a new statewide planning goal to address climate change mitigation and environmental justice for disadvantaged communities (“Goal 20”)....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
3/25/2021
/ 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