As part of our continuing effort to provide timely information regarding state and federal programs to assist businesses during these difficult times, RWL has established a COVID-19 Business Subgroup. Please feel free to contact Alan Rifkin, Celeste Bruce, JR Reith, Jamie Katz, Barry Gogel, Brad Rifkin, Camille Fesche or Matt Bohle, who, in conjunction with our colleagues Linda Thatcher (lht@thatcherlaw.com) (employment law) and Richard Friedlander (richardf@rsfchart.com) (tax consulting), are here to provide real-time assistance and advice.
Below are useful links and information regarding COVID-19 and the CARES Act. We will continue to update with new information as it becomes available:
White House Task Force
U.S. Small Business Administration
- https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
- https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
U.S. Department of Treasury – CARES Act PPP Sample Application and Guidance:
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-IFR-Loan-Forgiveness.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-IFR-SBA-Loan-Review-Procedures-and-Related-Borrower-and-Lender-Responsibilities.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/IFR–Second-Extension-of-Limited-Safe-Harbor-with-Respect-to-Certification-Concerning-Need-for-PPP-Loan-and-Lender-Reporting-5-20-2020.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1010
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/3245-0407-SBA-Form-3508-PPP-Forgiveness-Application.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Treatment-of-Entities-with-Foreign-Affiliates.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Eligibility-of-Certain-Electric-Cooperatives.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Extension-of-Limited-Safe-Harbor-with-Respect-to-Certification-Concerning-Need-for-PPP-Loan-Request.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Loan-Increases.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/IFR-Nondiscrimination-and-Additional-Eligibility-Criteria.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP2-Data-05012020.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/IFR–Corporate-Groups-and-Non-Bank-and-Non-Insured-Depository-Institution-Lenders.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Disbursements.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-Additional-Criterion-for-Seasonal-Employers.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-on-Requirements-for-Promissory-Notes-Authorizations-Affiliation-and-Eligibility.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-Additional-Eligibility-Criteria-and-Requirements-for-Certain-Pledges-of-Loans.pdf
- Paycheck Protection Program -Interim Final Rule
- https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses
- https://home.treasury.gov/cares
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SBA%20IFR%202.pdf
- https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Affiliation%20rules%20overview%20%28for%20public%29.pdf
Federal Reserve
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20200505a.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200430b.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200430a.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20200409a.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/bcreg20200409a1.pdf
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200409a.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/monetary20200409a7.pdf
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Maryland COVID-19 Business Relief Programs:
- M&T Bank Webinar with Kelly Schulz, Secretary of Maryland Department of Commerce, SBA representative, Senator Ben Cardin and Mayor Jack Young Summarizing Maryland Programs: https://youtu.be/JwE_icxCjxM
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund
- Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund
- Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund Application
Maryland.gov
Maryland Governor’s Office
Maryland Executive Orders/Proclamations, Guidance and Press Releases
- https://open.maryland.gov/backtobusiness/
- https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/
- https://governor.maryland.gov/category/press-releases/
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
https://mema.maryland.gov/community/Pages/psip-vboc.aspx
Maryland Department of Health – COVID-19
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
Maryland Judiciary
- https://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200522progressiveresumptionoffullfunctionofjudiciaryoperations.pdf
- https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200501remoteproceedingsheldduringthecovid19emergencyamended.pdf
- https://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200522liftingthestatewidesuspensionofjurytrialsandresuminggrandjuries.pdf
- https://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200522revisedemergencytollingorsuspensionofstatutesoflimitations.pdf
- https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/sites/mdd/files/2020-11.pdf
- https://mdcourts.gov/coronavirusupdate
Comptroller of Maryland
Maryland Insurance Administration
- https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2020256
- MIA Bulletin 20-20-Commercial-Insurance-COVID-19
CDC
World Health Organization
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