The Director of the Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP), which oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases, is about to change for the first time in nearly 20 years. Clifford White will be stepping down from the role and consumer advocate Tara Twomey will be taking up the mantle.

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COVID-19 Webinar Series

On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law and provided an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Small Business Administration (SBA) resumed accepting PPP loan applications on April 27, 2020. In light of the quick exhaustion of initial PPP loan funds, eligible businesses should apply for PPP loans soon to increase the likelihood of receiving available funds.

The SBA has also provided additional guidance for entities applying for loans.