This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application – Key Development for PPP Borrowers
Late Friday night, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released its first phase of long-awaited guidance to assist borrowers and lenders with calculating and applying for the forgiveness of loans issued by the SBA under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Specifically, the SBA made available Continue Reading
HHS Provider Relief Fund: General Distribution FAQ Updates; Addition of Targeted Allocation FAQs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the $50 billion general allocation from the Provider Relief Fund and has issued new FAQs regarding the targeted distributions for rural and high impact areas. Updated Continue Reading
Georgia Governor Issues Further Executive Order Impacting Health Care
On May 12, 2020, Gov. Brian Kemp issued Executive Order No. 05.12.20.02, which contains a section specific to health care businesses and practitioners (Section VI). Although the provisions of this section are in part a repetition of prior executive orders, health care businesses and Continue Reading
Medicare Reimbursement of Pharmacy-Based COVID-19 Testing
On May 8, 2020, CMS issued guidance clarifying how pharmacies and other suppliers can obtain waivers to allow them to temporarily enroll as independent clinical diagnostic laboratories for the purpose of providing COVID-19 diagnostic testing. This move is seen as a critical step in expanding the Continue Reading
Tennessee Governor Issues Executive Order Extending Previous Orders Impacting Health Care Providers and Facilities
On May 12, 2020, Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 36, which is designed to facilitate the incremental reopening of Tennessee businesses. The Order acknowledges that COVID-19 remains present in communities throughout the state and, among other things, provides for continued flexibility for Continue Reading
Treasury Issues Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Increases
On May 13, 2020, the Treasury Department issued an interim final rule that provides guidance on increases to certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to partnerships and seasonal employers. The interim final rule supplements (1) an April Continue Reading
Estate Planning Weekly COVID-19 Update – 05.12.20
This weekly COVID-19 update is brought to you by our Chambliss Estate Planning team. We are sharing articles, legal developments, external resources, and tips for coping during these uncertain times. Each weekly issue will cover various trends of vital interest in the world of estate planning, elder Continue Reading
Treasury Provides New Safe Harbor for Recipients of PPP Loans Less than $2 Million
On May 13, 2020, the Treasury Department issued much-needed guidance for borrowers still considering whether they should return loan funds received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In recent FAQs, the Department raised concerns for borrowers by challenging whether they had in good faith Continue Reading
DOL Updates to COVID-19 FMLA Related FAQs
The Department of Labor (DOL) has once again updated its frequently asked questions to clarify certain employee rights and employer obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act). Here are the highlights of the new guidance: Can an employee now take paid sick leave or Continue Reading