DOJ and Private Whistleblowers Pursue Marijuana-Related Businesses for Alleged Violations of COVID Relief Loan Policies

In 2020, when former President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law, the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) referred to previous guidance to indicate that businesses “engaged in any illegal activity” under federal law are generally ineligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans......
By: Foley Hoag LLP - White Collar Law &

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