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Massachusetts Restricts Business and Venue Capacities Effective December 26, 2020

12/23/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On December 22, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 59, which temporarily limits statewide occupancy capacities at... Read More »

U.S. Airlines and Hotels to Receive Long-Awaited Relief as Part of New $900 Billion Aid Package

12/21/2020   |   BY Joshua M. Bowman

Joshua M. Bowman, chair of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group, was quoted in a skift.com article, “U.S. Airlines and Hotels... Read More »

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Governor Charlie Baker Orders Early Business Closures to Combat COVID-19 Spread

11/03/2020   |   BY

On November 2, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 53 requiring, among other things, early closing for certain... Read More »

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Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness – New Simplified Application for Loans of $50,000 or Less

10/20/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Earlier this month, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published new guidelines targeted to making forgiveness applications easier on borrowers who... Read More »

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Governor Charlie Baker Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium

07/21/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On July 21, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a letter extending certain provisions of the Massachusetts Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Act (the... Read More »

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Deadline to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program Extended

07/06/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On July 4, 2020, President Trump signed an extension to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), allowing applicants to apply... Read More »

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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act – Needed Changes to CARES Act

06/22/2020   |   BY Joshua M. Bowman

After more than two months of implementation issues, outcry, and adjustments, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of... Read More »

Main Street Lending Program – Major Changes and Proposed Program for Nonprofit Borrowers

06/17/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve opened the Main Street Lending Program (the “MSLP”), which is designed to... Read More »

SBA Regulatory Update: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

06/12/2020   |   BY Joshua M. Bowman

UPDATE: The Deadline To Apply noted below has been extended to August 8, 2020. On June 11, 2020, the SBA published... Read More »

New Massachusetts Safety Standards and Guidelines: Restaurants and Lodgings

06/04/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On Friday, May 29, 2020, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development issued safety standards and guidelines for... Read More »

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 – Changes To The CARES Act

06/04/2020   |   BY Joshua M. Bowman

Update: Click here for revisions made by the SBA to the First Interim Final Rule on the Paycheck Protection Program... Read More »

The Main Street Lending Program

05/21/2020   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Due to significant regulatory updates and changes made to the Main Street Lending Program, the prior post has been rendered... Read More »