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Final Rules for CCPA

Final Rules for CCPA Per Protocol: Technically, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been law since January. Companies were given six months to figure out how to comply, while the state figured out the final rules and how to enforce them. Enforcement never stops being tricky, as we’ve seen with GDPR. But at least…

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UPDATE: Additional Information for PPP and Small Business Assistance

UPDATE: Additional Information for PPP and Small Business Assistance The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration released additional guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program: Assistance for…

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SBA and Department of Treasury Announce Interim Final Rule

SBA and Department of Treasury Announce Interim Final Rule The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Treasury released an interim final rule on Temporary Changes to the Business Loan Program under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The interim rule provides borrowers and lenders guidance on requirements governing the forgiveness of PPP loans.…

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OSHA Issues Alert on Social Distancing During Pandemic

OSHA Issues Alert on Social Distancing During Pandemic The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been dedicated to keeping American workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Department of Labor, “Today, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt testified before the House Education and Labor…

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SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the PPP

SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the PPP “Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). …

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House Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

House Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, 417 – 1. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) and Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN). The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), first established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…

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Trump Administration Sued Over Auto Emissions Rollback Rule

Trump Administration Sued Over Auto Emissions Rollback Rule Today, California and 22 other states and jurisdictions sued the Trump Administration over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) final rule, The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Per California Attorney…

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SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Per the U.S. Small Business Administration: The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness…

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Additional Guidance on the PPP Loan Forgiveness Program

Additional Guidance on the PPP Loan Forgiveness Program The U.S. Small Business Administration in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Treasury released new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The interim rules can be found here: Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness (Released May 22, 2020) Interim Final Rule on Loan Review Procedures and Related…

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U.S. House Considers PPP Reform Stand-alone Bill

U.S. House Considers PPP Reform Stand-alone Bill Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX), along with Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN), Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI)  introduced H.R. 6886, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. The bipartisan bill will make necessary changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as business owners nationwide have expressed concerns with…

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