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05.19.20

SBA Publishes Loan Forgiveness Application for Paycheck Protection Program

On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a form of the loan forgiveness application for borrowers of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the CARES Act.


05.18.20

L.A. City and County COVID-19 Weekly Update (May 18, 2020)

The County began to announce further plans to reopen businesses in the region.


05.18.20

Federal Court: SBA’s PPP Ineligibility Rule Is Invalid

In a significant rebuke of the Small Business Administration (SBA), a Michigan federal district court has rejected the SBA’s attempt to deem a number of applicants, including sexually oriented dance clubs, ineligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.


05.18.20

Updates to CA Reopening: The Governor’s Pandemic Roadmap and Guidance for Businesses and Counties

Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced modifications to the state’s COVID-19 criteria for a county to be eligible to reopen.


05.15.20

EDPB Updates Guidelines on Consent Under the GDPR

On May 4, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted updated guidelines on consent under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in Guidelines 05/2020.


05.15.20

COVID-19: New York State and New York City Press Conference Weekly Highlights

Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio provide daily press briefings on the status of New York State’s and New York City’s COVID-19 response. 


05.15.20

FCC Approves Fifth and Sixth Sets of COVID-19 Telehealth Program Applications

The Federal Communications Commission has approved its fifth and sixth sets of COVID-19 telehealth program applications, totaling $11.19 million for 26 providers and $8.36 million for 33 providers, respectively.


05.15.20

EDPB Updates Guidelines on Consent Under the GDPR

On May 4, 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted updated guidelines on consent under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in Guidelines 05/2020.


05.14.20

CFPB News: Bureau Issues More Pandemic Guidance

As the profound impacts of COVID-19 become ever clearer, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) continues its recent increase in activity in this space with a new statement and set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), outlining the responsibility of certain financial firms during the ...


05.14.20

Ensuring People Have the Medicaid Coverage They Need During the Economic Crisis

Medicaid plays a unique, countercyclical role during economic downturns. Recessions drive up Medicaid enrollment as people become newly eligible due to job losses and reduced earnings.