Over the weekend, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") released the application for borrowers to apply for forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan. The application can be found here. At this time, the SBA has not updated its FAQ or issued...
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PPP Loan Repayment Safe Harbor Deadline Extended to May 18, 2020
Earlier today, we sent you an update on the recent PPP loan certification guidance. This evening, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued FAQ #47, which extends the PPP loan repayment safe harbor date to May 18, 2020. The extension is automatic and you do...
Payroll Protection Program: New Safe Harbor for PPP Loan Necessity Certification for Loans less than $2 Million
On May 3, we alerted our clients to FAQ 31 and FAQ 37 issued by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) which raised important questions regarding a borrower’s required good-faith certification in connection with their PPP loan application that “[c]urrent economic...
New Employment Law Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") have issued updated regulatory guidance related to COVID-19. DOL Issues New Q&A Guidance on FFCRA As businesses begin the process of re-opening, DOL has issued new...
HHS Extends Deadline for Provider Relief Fund Attestation, Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
HHS has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to attest to receipt of payments from the Provider Relief Fund and accept the Terms and Conditions. Providers will now have 45 days, increased from 30 days, from the date they receive a payment to attest and...
PPP Loan Repayment Safe Harbor Deadline Extended to May 14, 2020
Two days ago, we sent you an update on the recent PPP loan certification changes. Today, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued FAQ 43 which extends the PPP loan repayment safe harbor date to May 14, 2020. The extension is automatic and you do not need to...
HHS Office of Civil Rights Releases COVID-19 Cyber Threat Resources
Recently, HHS Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") reported that it has seen a sharp increase in cyber-attacks related to the COVID-19 crisis. Whether for financial gain or other motives, hackers have attempted to capitalize upon increased uncertainty and a sudden shift to...
CARES Act Updates [through 5/4/20]
There have been several important regulatory updates since our last email regarding the CARES Act on April 24. Our main summary and analysis of the CARES Act and related regulatory guidance for healthcare providers and their practices (including the updates discussed...
Payroll Protection Program Certification: Do You Really Believe You Really Need the Money?
On April 24, 2020, we alerted our clients to an important update to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) guidance from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”). Apparently in response to focused media attention and corresponding public outcry against public companies...
Paycheck Protection Program Updates
The federal government has taken further action on the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), with additional action expected very soon: New Law Provides Additional Funding for PPP Loan Program On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care...