How can cash-strapped businesses find a lifeline in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act's (CARES Act) $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package? Corporate law attorneys Paul Edelberg, Lauren McKenna, Christopher Pippett and Gabriel Herman detail the differences between the Act's Small Business Administration loan programs, and how small and midsize companies can determine which best addresses their needs and strategic objectives.

The Small Business Administration issued additional guidance that confirms key loan details and application processes for the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the CARES Act that authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses, nonprofits and sole proprietorships can apply for loans to cover payroll and certain other expenses through SBA lenders. Read our alert by Christopher Pippett and Catherine Mitchell.

Most states are handling family court matters on a case-by-case, judge-by-judge basis during the COVID-19 crisis. Family law attorney Laura Heller provides a state-by-state breakdown of how family courts are operating and includes details on existing automatic custody orders.