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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications are Opening Today – Eligibility for Small US Businesses Owned by Foreign Companies

April 3, 2020

The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) in its implementation of the CARES Act just released an updated loan application form for borrowers who want to avail themselves of Title I – Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. This form may be found here.…

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Overview Of The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Cares Act (Title I)

By Bijal Vira & Nirav Bhatt

March 30, 2020

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted, an economic relief package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides economic support at the federal level to the business sector, employees, individuals and families, and specific industries that have been impacted, including air transportation, healthcare, and education. Summarized below are key aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion SBA-administered loan and loan forgiveness program…

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The CARES ACT – Tax Relief

By Judith Fiorini, John Crisp, Dmitriy Chelnitsky, Keith Gercken, Claudia Hinsch, Amy Tranckino & Brian Egan

March 30, 2020

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the “CARES Act” to provide nearly 2 trillion dollars in aid and relief to individuals, businesses, and other entities in the wake of the spread of COVID-19. Included in the CARES Act are tax and loan provisions intended to provide financial relief to people and businesses suffering as a result of the disease. The following summarizes certain…

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COVID-19 Outbreak and Adjusted EU State Aid Control

By Jacques Derenne, Dimitris Vallindas & Ciara Barbu O'Connor

March 23, 2020

The unique EU State aid control law requires, in principle, prior notification by Member States and approval by the Commission of all State aid. During a time of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, EU law allows for a flexible approach for approving urgent State aid. In this post, we discuss the current state of play in the EU and offer some general items to consider for undertakings receiving State aid during this extraordinary time.…

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Updated: Treasury and IRS Extend Time to both File and Pay Federal Income Taxes to July 15th; States Taking Their Own Approaches on Income and Similar Taxes

By Judith Fiorini & Justin Hepworth

March 23, 2020

As part of the federal government’s efforts to soften the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic, on Wednesday the IRS issued Notice 2020-17 announcing that federal income tax payments for the 2019 tax year otherwise due on April 15th may be postponed until July 15th 2020 without incurring interest or penalties on the amount due. In addition, the Notice also postponed to July 15th the due date for quarterly estimated federal income tax payments otherwise…

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The U.S. Coronavirus Inbound Travel Ban Has Been Expanded to Flights from the U.K., Ireland, and Schengen countries, in Addition to the Previous Ban from China and Iran

By Greg Berk & Karl Buhler

March 16, 2020

On Monday, March 16th, 2020, the U.S. will be extending the March 13th, 2020 “European Travel Ban” to certain foreign nationals who have been in the United Kingdom and Ireland for 14 days prior to boarding. These two countries were previously exempted from the Wednesday, March 11th Presidential Proclamation (the “First Proclamation.”)…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insights

By Karl Buhler

March 4, 2020

With the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Sheppard Mullin has created a webpage dedicated to the issue. It contains multiple information for those who work in or with the United States, including information regarding labor law, immigration law and other relevant issues. Sheppard Mullin Coronavirus Insights…

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From CFIUS, With Love: The FIRRMA Regulations

By Reid Whitten, Lisa Mays & J. Scott Maberry

February 18, 2020

The most pressing question around the new FIRRMA regulations is “Will my transaction be covered?” To provide a bit of guidance on that point, we present an illustration from our upcoming Second Edition of The CFIUS Book due out in March of this year.…

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Getting Prepared for a Decade of Privacy

By Liisa Thomas

February 10, 2020

As we get settled into the reality of living with both CCPA and GDPR, companies are looking for new approaches for keeping their privacy houses in order. CCPA reminds us that there is no end to new legislation: proposals are already coming in from states as varied as Nebraska, New Hampshire and Virginia. Similar legislative trends exist around the globe. How can companies be prepared to address this ever shifting legislative landscape? There…

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Potential Impact of U.S.-France Trade Tension on U.S. Imports of French Products and Luxury Goods

By Reid Whitten, Judith Fiorini & Sarah Ben-Moussa

February 6, 2020

On December 2, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that in response to a digital services tax law passed in France, it would be retaliating with stringent tariffs on luxury products coming from France. The potential tariffs could target up to $2.4 billion worth of French imports into the United States, with duties as high as 100%.[1]…

U.S. Legal Insights for French Businesses

Legal Updates for French Companies Doing Business in the United States

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Applications are Opening Today – Eligibility for Small US Businesses Owned by Foreign Companies

Overview Of The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Cares Act (Title I)

The CARES ACT – Tax Relief

COVID-19 Outbreak and Adjusted EU State Aid Control

Updated: Treasury and IRS Extend Time to both File and Pay Federal Income Taxes to July 15th; States Taking Their Own Approaches on Income and Similar Taxes

The U.S. Coronavirus Inbound Travel Ban Has Been Expanded to Flights from the U.K., Ireland, and Schengen countries, in Addition to the Previous Ban from China and Iran

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insights

From CFIUS, With Love: The FIRRMA Regulations

Getting Prepared for a Decade of Privacy

Potential Impact of U.S.-France Trade Tension on U.S. Imports of French Products and Luxury Goods

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