“Software-as-a-Service,” commonly known as “SaaS,” is a subscription-based software distribution model in which the vendor allows users to connect to and use cloud-based applications over the Internet for the subscribed term....more
An often overlooked and critical function of operating a successful business is sound corporate governance. But what is corporate governance? Generally stated, corporate governance encompasses the rules, mechanisms and...more
12/22/2023
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Board Members ,
Board of Directors ,
Business Entities ,
Business Formation ,
Business Operations ,
Bylaws ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Officers ,
Duty of Care ,
Duty of Loyalty ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Shareholder Rights ,
Shareholders
Rory Fazendeiro will be speaking at the webinar “Drafting and Negotiating SaaS Contract Agreements: Tips and Pitfalls” presented by the New England Corporate Counsel Association, Inc. (NECCA).
Software as a Service (SaaS)...more
Struggling businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic now have access to a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) stimulus funding enacted as part of the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses,...more
2/23/2021
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CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eligibility ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Lenders ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
U.S. Treasury
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced its plan to require Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders to issue “loan necessity” questionnaires to all borrowers of PPP loans of $2 million or more. On...more
During times of economic turbulence and commercial uncertainty, your business team and corporate counsel are well advised to undertake a more deliberate and thorough due diligence process when entering into contract and...more
10/6/2020
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Business Interruption ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Counterparty Risk ,
Customers ,
Cybersecurity ,
Due Diligence ,
Employment Policies ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Webinars
Many companies and businesses have been challenged with the implications of the current Covid-19 crisis upon contractual obligations. During this big picture discussion, panelists will discuss best practices for the review of...more
On Friday June 5, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act which makes the following tweaks to the original terms of the Paycheck Protection Loan Program.
EXTENSION OF THE COVERED PERIOD
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6/9/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Loans ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans ,
Tax Deferral ,
Trump Administration
Safe Harbor Deadline to Repay Loans of $2 Million or More Extended to May 18th -
On May 13, 2020, the Treasury issued important and long-awaited FAQ guidance regarding the PPP applicant certification (referred to herein...more
As we wrote about in a client alert on May 4, the SBA recently issued guidance to PPP loan borrowers (FAQ 31) about the required certification that the loan is necessary to support ongoing operations. Now, in determining...more
5/6/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Good Faith ,
Lenders ,
Liquidity ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
Time Extensions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently issued additional guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) for businesses that have received or are still seeking PPP loans. The critical piece of the FAQ is the...more
5/5/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Deadlines ,
Federal Loans ,
Good Faith ,
Lenders ,
Liquidity ,
Loan Applications ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business ,
U.S. Treasury
With some necessary preparedness and a bit of luck, some U.S. small businesses were able to obtain some financial relief last week thanks to SBA loans through the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”). For the 8 weeks beginning...more