Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, millions of businesses have applied for and received a Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) loan from the...more
Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the U.S Treasury Department (“Treasury”) have issued a...more
On May 12, 2020, the Federal Reserve published an updated Term Sheet and a set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) for the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility ("TALF"). The TALF program, which was first announced on...more
Originally published on April 14, 2020. Last updated as of the morning of May 15, 2020.
Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Small...more
5/11/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Foreign Affiliates ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Liquidity ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ,
Paycheck Protection Program Lending Facility (PPPL Facility) ,
Popular ,
Rehiring Issues ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA
On May 4, 2020, the Federal Reserve published an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) concerning the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the “PMCCF”) and Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced additional programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans and other investments to support the...more
Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) have issued a...more
Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the U.S Treasury Department (“Treasury”) have issued a...more
In a Q&A published this morning, the Small Business Administration (SBA) made some significant clarifications concerning the certification every PPP Borrower is required to make that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve released an updated term sheet for the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility ("TALF"). The TALF program, which was first announced on March 23, 2020, will provide a funding backstop...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced additional programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans and other investments to support the...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced additional programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans and other investments to support the...more
Since the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the U.S Treasury Department (“Treasury”) have issued a...more
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), which provides approximately $2.2 trillion in relief programs to U.S. individuals,...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") approved by Congress and signed by the President on March 27, 2020 will provide approximately $2 trillion in financial assistance to businesses and...more
As of Friday, March 27th, the US Senate and the House have approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748). The bill, which remains subject to signature by President Trump, would provide...more
Following the February 13, 2020 effective date of the U.S. Department of Treasury's final regulations (the "Final Rules") implementing the majority of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 ("FIRRMA"),...more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt travel and almost every other aspect of day-to-day life, the hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges. Hotel closings, employee furloughs and other drastic...more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt markets and industries globally, businesses face significant internal and external challenges with how to identify and plan for issues caused by the outbreak. In response,...more
3/5/2020
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employment Policies ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Foreign Commerce ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Industry ,
Joint Statements ,
PCAOB ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supply Chain ,
Workplace Safety
On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued final regulations (the "Final Rules") that implement most of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 ("FIRRMA"). These rules were issued in two...more
2/5/2020
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Commercial Leases ,
Filing Requirements ,
Final Rules ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investors ,
National Security ,
Real Estate Investments ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Tribal Lands ,
U.S. Treasury
On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which included the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the "Act"). In addition to extending or making permanent a number of...more
The Hong Kong government has announced in its latest budget a planned extension of the existing offshore funds tax exemption to bring offshore private equity funds investing in or through Hong Kong, within its scope. The...more
With the date for the introduction of the new regulatory regime for IPO sponsors now just a matter of weeks away on October 1, 2013, the Hong Kong market has witnessed further action taken by the Securities and Futures...more
In a move that represents a first in Hong Kong, one of the territory's largest listed property developers, Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with the Securities and...more