COVID-19-related laws and regulations continue to remain a moving target. The President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Act”) on June 5, 2020, and we posted the highlights on June 9, 2020. A mere ten days after the passage of that Act, things have already changed, largely due to the U.S.
The popular Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) created by the CARES Act is coming to an end. Time is running out to take advantage of this program. The upcoming deadline to apply for a PPP loan is June 30, 2020. However, many banks are requiring applicants to submit their application prior to the June 30
More small business relief has arrived! On Monday, June 8, 2020, Governor Wolf announced additional relief for small businesses in Pennsylvania. The relief funding consists of $225 million of the $4 billion provided to the Commonwealth through the CARES Act. In addition, the Lancaster County Small Business Recovery and Sustainability Fund is also launching grants
On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Act”). President Trump then signed it into law 2 days later. The Act makes significant changes and updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”).
Such changes include, but are not limited to:
With the entire state in at least the Yellow Phase of reopening as of this Friday, bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and others in the food and beverage services are gearing up to reopen for dine-in services in some capacity.
You must plan carefully before June 5th to maximize your outdoor seating, offer dine-in services
The Governor has revised his Order to allow the restaurant and retail food service industry to operate some dine-in services as part of the phased reopening of Pennsylvania. The new restaurant guidance specifies when and how the food industry can offer indoor and outdoor dining during COVID-19.
Here’s what you should know:
For weeks, associations, municipalities, children’s day camps and public swimming pool organizations have been trying to decide if they could open summer recreation facilities such as pools, parks and playgrounds. The state has only recently released directions on how to open businesses, like construction, in a socially distant way.
Going into the Memorial Day
We can now enjoy professionally-crafted cocktails from our favorite bars and restaurants in the safety and comfort of our own homes and backyards! Of course, this privilege does not come without restrictions…
After much anticipation in the hospitality industry (and from those of us who enjoy a good cocktail), Governor Wolf has signed into law
The government is doling out more money than it ever has in response to an emergency, and it is doing it faster than ever before. From Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EDILs) to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to federal, state, and local grants through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) –
I wrote last week about House Bill 327 that would permit restaurant and hotel licensees to sell mixed drinks to go. The Senate has now passed that bill, which is awaiting signature by the Governor. All indications are that he will sign the bill into law.
With its passage, restaurant and hotel licensees may