December 2020 COVID-19 Relief Bill

On December 22, 2020, the United States Congress passed an omnibus spending bill (the December relief bill) that included significant revisions and additions to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and previously amended by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPP Flexibility Act). President Trump signed the bill on December 27, 2020.

Duane Morris has published two Alerts on the December relief bill.

For businesses of 300 or fewer employees, there will be an opportunity to receive a second PPP loan, provided that certain other criteria are met. The first Alert, “Second PPP Loans Available for Certain Businesses; Changes to PPP Loan Terms and Conditions,” summarizes the criteria for the “second-draw” loans available for certain businesses.

The second Alert, “Shuttered Venue Operator Grants,” covers economic opportunities for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including Shuttered Venue Operator Grants for live venue operators, entertainment businesses, arts and cultural organizations and others listed below that have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and related government and industry restrictions.

Small Business Administration Releases New Interim Final Rule on PPP Loan Forgiveness

On October 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a new interim final rule detailing additional revisions to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process and loan review procedures. In addition, the SBA released Question 52 to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on October 7, 2020, which addresses the deferral period for borrower payments of principal, interest and fees.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, which summarizes the key points from the interim final rule and the update to the FAQs, please visit the firm website.

Small Business Administration Releases Procedural Notice for Businesses Undergoing Changes in Ownership

On October 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a procedural notice that details the steps that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers and lenders must take when a borrower is engaging in a transaction in which a change in ownership will occur.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, which summarizes the key points from the notice and the actions that a PPP loan borrower should take (and a purchaser or investor should ensure the borrower takes) in an M&A transaction, please visit the firm website.

FHA Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium for Homeowners through December 31, 2020

On August 28, 2020, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the 3rd extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through December 31, 2020, for homeowners with FHA-insured single family mortgages covered under the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

This extension provides an additional 4 months of housing security to homeowners. With this third extension, the FHA has now provided more than nine months of foreclosure and eviction relief to FHA-insured homeowners.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

$1B of CARES Relief for Small Business in PA Governor Wolf’s Recreational Cannabis Bill

Earlier today, August 25, 2020, Gov. Tom Wolf called on the Pennsylvania legislature to legalize recreational marijuana and use the tax revenue to help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, Gov. Wolf’s proposal on recreational marijuana was part of a package unveiled to spend the $1 billion remaining out of $3.6 billion CARES Act funding. The Governor called for a range of spending that would include$225 million in forgivable loans and grants to small businesses and another $100 million for restaurants and bars, hospitality and leisure businesses that have taken a big hit since March with business closures and occupancy restrictions. Tax revenue from the sale of recreational marijuana would add to the state’s small business funding and half would go to historically disadvantaged businesses.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

Small Business Administration Releases Guidance on the Appeals Process for Paycheck Protection Program Loans

On August 11, 2020, the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule that details the appeals process for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers for SBA loan review decisions regarding eligibility and/or forgiveness of a PPP loan. The interim final rule builds upon prior guidance released by the SBA on the review process for lenders and the SBA of PPP loans.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

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