Amidst the economic downturn that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have sought financial relief through the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which with its...more
On April 16, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), less than two weeks after the activation of its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), announced that funds for PPP loans had been completely depleted. An additional...more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated an economic slowdown not seen in over a decade. In response, the federal government has enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), taking...more
Since April 3, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than 100,000 small business applicants for the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Despite the high number of approved applicants, few...more
The $349 billion Payment Protection Program (PPP) established by Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act) is intended to help small businesses sustain themselves and keep their workers...more