On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), was signed into law, and the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was included as part of that…
As in any industry that is subject to government oversight and regulation, participants in SBA loan guaranty programs are subject to higher levels of scrutiny than most businesses. The consequences…
The ongoing pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for SBA lenders who are confronting a stressed 7(a) loan portfolio. In many states, we have seen court systems essentially shut down, halting…
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was created to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak to be able to retain and pay their employees, and maintain their business operation. …
Starfield & Smith is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists. The lawyers selected practice in the…
On May 23, 2020, the SBA released two Interim Final Rules (“IFRs”) on loan forgiveness and its loan review procedures in order to inform borrowers and lenders of the SBA’s…



