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The Enhanced Unemployment Benefit under the CARES Act - Potential Unintended Consequences

One of the key provisions of the CARES Act is a $600 per week enhancement to each State’s unemployment benefit. Anecdotal evidence indicates this attribute of the massive legislation may lead some workers to choose to stay off the employment ro… Read More
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SBA Provides Guidance on Frequently Asked Questions About the Paycheck Protection Program

The SBA has provided the following answers to frequently asked questions about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The full guidance is available at https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Ask… Read More
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Merchant Cash Advances and Covid-19 - A Double Whammy.

Businesses that have obtained financing through Merchant Cash Advances, and that have been shuttered by the Covid-19 pandemic, may be hit with a double-whammy — reduced cash flow to pay critical expenses (e.g., payroll) and aggressive collectio… Read More
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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers and Small Businesses Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors

On Monday, March 30, 2020, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced a series of actions to ensure the protection of Illinoisans in many areas of small business and consumer borrowing, servicing, and collections. The… Read More
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Access to Covid-19 Small Business Loan Program Expected Later this Week

Steven Mnuchin has announced that further details on accessing the SBA’s Covid-19 relief loan program should be available later this week. At this point, applications for the program are not available, but Mnuchin’s announcement hopefully… Read More
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When Does the Covid-19 Crisis Compel a Bankruptcy Option for Small Businesses and their Owners

For your information, FactorLaw has prepared the following discussion of how and when chapter 11 can be a viable option for small businesses (or their owners) that are dealing with financial distress caused by the Covid-19 Crisis (the “CVC”). Alt… Read More
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SBRA's Debt Ceiling Increased to $7.5 million - More Businesses and Individuals will Qualify

The massive economic stimulus plan circulating in Congress right now will permit more businesses or individuals to take advantage of Subchapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code (which FactorLaw has analyzed in prior posts) by increasing the debt cap from $2,… Read More
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