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On August 1, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will temporarily stop accepting applications for small-business certifications while it upgrades the certify.sba.gov website. This will affect new applications and...more
On July 5, 2023, Verndari, Inc. filed an appeal to the Small Business Administration after their certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) was denied. The SBA's decision was based on their...more
The 2023 clock is winding down, meaning some folks are planning New Year's Eve parties, and others are googling the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne. For service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses ("SDVOSB"), the end of the...more
On April 27, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule which, effective May 30, will make a number of changes to the SBA regulations impacting small businesses. The regulations, finalizing the proposed rule...more
On November 29, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Final Rule, requiring all Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBs) to obtain...more
On November 28, the Small Business Administration (SBA) finalized a rule that requires veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) to obtain formal SBA certification to...more
On July 29, 2021, the Department of the Treasury published updates to its Paycheck Protection Program FAQs. The updates come in response to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to discontinue the use of its Loan...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: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) - Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
SBA’S 8(A) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- WHAT IS THE 8(A) PROGRAM AND WHAT IS IT INTENDED TO DO? The 8(a) program, officially designated the 8(a) Business Development program, is designed to assist small...more
Many government programs exist to help small businesses—especially minority-owned small businesses—secure a foothold in government contracting. Read on to learn more about some common programs, the basic eligibility...more
Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (the “SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for...more
In November 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued for comment two questionnaire forms, which would need to be provided by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders to PPP borrowers who, together with their...more
Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for and...more
Over the course of the last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has reportedly begun quietly questioning borrowers who had received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans about the “necessity” of their loans. On...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released a procedural notice concerning when a borrower of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan may forgo SBA approval in connection with a merger or acquisition. The...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) finally put an end to self-certifications for the Woman-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB). Starting now and continuing through October 15, 2020, federal contractors that want to...more
Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more
Late on June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued the 17th “interim final rule,” providing the initial regulations to implement the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) published yet another Interim Final Rule on June 1, 2020 addressing various aspects of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The June 1 rule provides additional detail about the...more
This alert, originally published May 19, 2020, was updated to reflect further guidance issued by the SBA on May 22, 2020 regarding PPP loan forgiveness. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released the first major...more
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the Small Business Administration (SBA) is tasked with administering the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the loan program intended to allow...more
Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance published on May 13, 2020 adds clarity to the “necessity” certification that borrowers were required to make when applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. According...more
Recent statements by Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department officials have confused many Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers and led many to return PPP funds or consider doing so. Finally, the SBA...more