COVID-19
02.22.2021 | by:
Angie C. Smith
On February 12, 2021, Governor Ivey signed into law legislation that provides civil liability protections to Alabama businesses and healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The…
02.18.2021 | by:
Thomas K. Potter III
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) recently proposed sweeping modernization of industry self-regulatory rules to reflect firms’ successful pivot to remote operations over…
02.15.2021 | by:
Erik P. Doerring
The US Department of Justice announced the first civil settlement involving allegations of fraud against a PPP borrower. SlideBelts Inc. received a PPP loan under…
02.11.2021 | by:
Ronald W. Flowers
Following the inauguration of a new administration and the political shift to the Democratic majority in Congress, Ron Flowers authored the February 4, 2021 article…
01.26.2021 | by:
Erik P. Doerring
PPP loans received by individuals and businesses under the CARES Act will be audited (“reviewed”) by the SBA. The new Economic Aid Act also requires…
01.20.2021 | by:
Erik P. Doerring
The Economic Aid Act authorizes new PPP loans for first-time borrowers, as well as applications for a Second Draw PPP Loan for those that already…
01.19.2021 | by:
Nafela Hojeij Helou
What Matters: Can employers mandate vaccination and what legal considerations exist? As of January 19, 2021, two vaccines have been authorized for emergency use by…
12.22.2020 | by:
Bryance Metheny
Matthew T. Scully
Cayman L. Caven
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a second pandemic relief bill. The relief bill did not renew the employee paid leave provisions of the Families…
12.15.2020 | by:
Walker M. Beauchamp
Robert S. Given
COVID-19 has certainly been a devastating and disrupting force for businesses in 2020. Since the pandemic began, a major point of contention between corporate policyholders…
12.4.2020 | by:
Kristen Peters Watson
Denzel E. Okinedo
Ryli Wallace Leader
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact…
