With the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023, and Signature Bank on March 12, 2023, clients are asking whether their bank deposits are protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance....more
On Sunday evening, March 12, 2023, two extraordinary joint press releases were simultaneously issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The...more
3/16/2023
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Among America’s largest banks and formerly well-regarded by analysts, investors, and venture-backed companies alike, the sudden failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week sent shockwaves through the venture capital and...more
3/14/2023
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On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) became law. The economy continues to struggle from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This new law...more
1/26/2021
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CARES Act ,
Certification Requirements ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
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Tax Deductions
Late last week Congress approved and the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“Flexibility Act”). This new bill attempts to address some of the more troubling requirements when applying...more
When it comes to PPP loan forgiveness, there are still many difficult questions that need to be answered. Join Ulmer Partners Alan W. Scheufler, Bradley D. Kaplan, and Marcum Managing Director Dawn Minotas for a complimentary...more
UPDATED May 14, 2020 – On May 13, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department announced an additional automatic extension of the Safe Harbor deadline from May 14, 2020 to May 18, 2020.
May 13, 2020 – The rules and ground shifted...more
5/14/2020
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Congratulations if you have successfully applied for and received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. However, your anxiety level should not decrease. In its effort to provide more clarity to the application of the PPP,...more
Join Ulmer partners Alan W. Scheufler, Bradley D. Kaplan, and Frederick N. Widen as they explore updated answers from the SBA and U.S. Treasury Department to the PPP FAQs and new questions raised based on that information....more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed by the president on March 27, 2020. It provides a massive $2 trillion in much-needed emergency relief to businesses of all sizes...more
UPDATED March 31, 2020 –The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was just passed by Congress and signed by the president on March 27, 2020. It provides $2 trillion in much-needed emergency relief to...more