On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan of 2021. This legislation includes a Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”) for which Congress has allocated $28.6 billion in program grants for eligible...more
3/17/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Bars ,
Business Expenses ,
Business Losses ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Grants ,
Mortgages ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Restaurant Industry ,
SBA
Many businesses in the live music and entertainment space have been uniquely affected by the pandemic and continue to face dire financial challenges as closure and social distancing mandates persist. Further, when the economy...more
On May 13, 2020, SBA issued new guidance with respect to a borrower’s good faith certification that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant,” as...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) last week provided key guidance regarding the Main Street Lending Program (the “Program”), a...more
The private equity and venture capital communities have advocated forcefully that their portfolio companies should be able access loans available under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), the $349 billion U.S. Small...more
Providing critical guidance to millions, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued two Interim Final Rules (collectively, the “Rules”) relating to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), and its Office of...more
According to the Treasury Department, small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can start applying for emergency “forgivable” loans under the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to cover...more
1. The Paycheck Protection Program -
The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act has designated $349 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program expands the U.S. Small...more
3/31/2020
/ Business Interruption ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Tax Relief