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IIHS Study Finds AVs Might Not Prevent All Crashes
IIHS Study Finds AVs Might Not Prevent All Crashes A new study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that autonomous vehicles (AVs) would struggle to eliminate most crashes. Per IIHS, “Conventional thinking has it that self-driving vehicles could one day make crashes a thing of the past. The reality is not…
Read MoreTrump Signs PPP Flexibility Act Into Law
Trump Signs PPP Flexibility Act Into Law President Trump just signed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, into law. The bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) and Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week on a 417-1 vote. The U.S. Senate passed the bill this…
Read MoreFinal Rules for CCPA
Final Rules for CCPA Per Protocol: Technically, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been law since January. Companies were given six months to figure out how to comply, while the state figured out the final rules and how to enforce them. Enforcement never stops being tricky, as we’ve seen with GDPR. But at least…
Read MoreUPDATE: Additional Information for PPP and Small Business Assistance
UPDATE: Additional Information for PPP and Small Business Assistance The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration released additional guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program: Assistance for…
Read MoreSBA and Department of Treasury Announce Interim Final Rule
SBA and Department of Treasury Announce Interim Final Rule The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Treasury released an interim final rule on Temporary Changes to the Business Loan Program under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The interim rule provides borrowers and lenders guidance on requirements governing the forgiveness of PPP loans.…
Read MoreOSHA Issues Alert on Social Distancing During Pandemic
OSHA Issues Alert on Social Distancing During Pandemic The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been dedicated to keeping American workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Department of Labor, “Today, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt testified before the House Education and Labor…
Read MoreSBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the PPP
SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the PPP “Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). …
Read MoreHouse Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
House Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, 417 – 1. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) and Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN). The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), first established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
Read MoreTrump Administration Sued Over Auto Emissions Rollback Rule
Trump Administration Sued Over Auto Emissions Rollback Rule Today, California and 22 other states and jurisdictions sued the Trump Administration over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) final rule, The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks. Per California Attorney…
Read MoreSBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Per the U.S. Small Business Administration: The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness…
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