By David J. Morris Updated 12/11/2023 Enacted into federal law in January of 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA“) established information reporting requirements for reporting companies. Reporting companies include (1) corporations, limited liability companies (“LLC’s“) or other entities created through the filing of […]
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Image Source – Shutterstock While M&A brokers previously faced uncertainty with respect to federal broker-dealer registration requirements, a new statute provides a clear and unambiguous exemption based on specified, limited activities. M&A brokers received an unanticipated but welcome surprise in legislation recently adopted […]
On August 26, 2020 the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to the definition of an “accredited investor” as defined by Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”).
Main Street Lending Program: Federal Reserve, Treasury Department Create New Lending Facility, Release Updated Program Terms and FAQ’s May 21, 2020 This Client Alert relating to the Main Street Lending Program (the “MSLP”) has been updated to incorporate new guidance released by […]
SBA, Treasury Department Warn Businesses to Carefully Consider Whether PPP Loan is Necessary
On April 23, 2020, the Treasury Department, in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), released guidance in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The potentially most significant aspect of the FAQ’s is the warning that businesses applying for, or receiving, […]
Main Street Lending Program: Federal Reserve, Treasury Department Take Action to Combat COVID-19
Pursuant to its mandate from Congress to promote maximum employment, stable prices and market stability, the Federal Reserve announced on April 9, 2020, that it is taking measures to provide up to $2.3 trillion to further assist households and employers of all sizes […]
Click to Go to Answer: When can my business submit an application for an SBA 7(a) loan from the Paycheck Protection Program? For purposes of calculating “payroll costs,” should a business include compensation paid to independent contractors? Is a portfolio company of a […]
Summary of Legislation and Rulemaking Impacting Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Apr 1, 2020 The impact of COVID-19 has affected everyone in the United States. In response to the widespread economic consequences suffered by small businesses and their employees, the federal government and […]
Summary of Federal, State of Illinois and City of Chicago Grant and Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020 Businesses around the world are facing significant adverse consequences due to government-mandated shutdowns and loss of business arising […]