Adam J. Falcone

In an interim final rule (“IFR”) issued on May 22, 2020,[1] the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) clarified the method by which Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Program funds must be expended and documented to support loan forgiveness. This “Loan Forgiveness IFR” is effective immediately but is subject to future modification…

Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new guidance relaxing anticipated scrutiny that borrowers were expecting under the Paycheck Protection Program.  In connection with a Paycheck Protection Program loan, a borrower must certify that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.”…

In recognition of “the unique circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak,” the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that the agency will not impose sanctions on certain conduct during the COVID-19 public health emergency that otherwise violates the Stark Physician…

Attorneys from FTLF’s health care practice group will be presenting at educational sessions during the NACHC 2017 Community Health Institute (CHI) conference from Saturday, August 26 through Tuesday, August 29 in San Diego, CA. The training will address various topics, such as FTCA, governance, HRSA operational site visits, managed care, and…