Corporate and Business

Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program Created in the CARES Act

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Marieke van Rijn in Corporate and Business

The Paycheck Protection Program was created as part of the CARES Act to relieve small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Impacts of the Federal Legislative Relief Packages on Small Businesses

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Marieke van Rijn in Corporate and Business

The CARES Act is a stimulus package, which provides over $349 billion for the Small Business Administrationto guarantee loans to small businesses
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Regulations for the Paycheck Protection Program Provide Clarity and More Questions

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Marieke van Rijn in Corporate and Business

This article will summarize the guidance given in the interim rule released on Paycheck Protection Program.
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COVID-19 and the "Material Adverse Change" Clause

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Neil E. McCullagh in Corporate and Business, Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our firm has received a number of inquiries about “force majeure” and “material adverse change” contract clauses.
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Pandemics and Contractual Performance: Force Who?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by David V. DuVal, Marieke van Rijn in Corporate and Business

Individuals and businesses should review their contracts to determine if a "Force Majeure" clause is included in a contract.
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