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New Guidance For PPP Loans, Good Faith Standard

May 13, 2020 Katherine Simone and Patrick Hughes

On April 23, 2020, the SBA published a guideline in their list of Frequently Asked Questions addressing businesses that received

Deadline to Return PPP Loan Extended to May 14, 2020

May 8, 2020 Patrick Hughes and Katherine Simone

The Small Business Administration has once again updated their guidelines regarding the good faith certification made by businesses that received

New KY Law Permits Electronic Real Estate Deed Filing

July 31, 2019 Patrick Hughes

A new law amends Kentucky’s recording and notary laws by allowing the use of technology in processing. Senate Bill 114

Covered or Not: How Title Insurance Can Protect Real Estate Investments

April 19, 2019 Patrick Hughes

A real estate purchase could be one of the largest investments you’ll ever make. Please read the article from the

New Power of Attorney Laws Adopted in Kentucky

February 5, 2019 Patrick Hughes

Governor Matt Bevin has signed House Bill 11 into law, adopting provisions of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act of

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Mortgage Lender for Illegal Payments

March 12, 2014 Patrick Hughes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered a Connecticut mortgage lender, 1st Alliance Lending, LLC (First Alliance), to pay an $83,000 civil money penalty for violating federal law by illegally splitting real estate settlement fees.

Urban Redevelopment – Step 1: Title Exam

April 3, 2013 Patrick Hughes

Urban Revitalization and Municipal Economic Development Incentives provide intriguing opportunities to urban minded developers and entrepreneurs.

MERS – Questions Remain as the Fight Continues

October 19, 2012 Patrick Hughes

Real estate law and real estate transactions in the United States have been subject to state regulations and county-level recordation requirements since the country’s founding. As such, every time a financial instrument containing mortgages is sold, various state laws require that the sale of each such mortgage (or deed of trust) be recorded in the local county courts in order to preserve certain rights. These requirements also trigger obligations to pay corresponding recording fees.

The Importance of Proper Notarizations and Avoiding Document Execution Shortcuts

February 8, 2011 Patrick Hughes

A recent lawsuit in Ohio provides a reminder about the importance of properly executed notary clauses and exercising caution when using “stand-alone signature pages.” The lawsuit involves two companies which failed to make payments on a multi-million dollar promissory note. Ultimately, the lender obtained a judgment for a loan default against the borrowing companies.

Business and Occupational License Fees: How to Avoid Surprises

November 11, 2010 Patrick Hughes

Your company and its employees may be subject to local occupational license fees and payroll taxes assessed by the counties and municipalities in which your company operates, even if it is not in the jurisdiction where your main office is located.

Run a Business in KY? File Your Annual Report By October 31

October 14, 2010 Patrick Hughes

If you own or operate a business in Kentucky, make sure you have filed your Kentucky Annual Report. In a recent press release, the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office warns that tens of thousands of companies face dissolution if they don’t file their annual report by the deadline of October 31.

Commercial Real Estate: Stability May Be On The Horizon

May 14, 2010 Patrick Hughes

Since 2008, the commercial real estate market has been challenging for all involved. Although we are not completely past the turbulence, we are beginning to see more stability on the horizon.

Commercial Real Estate in the “New” Economy

January 29, 2010 Patrick Hughes

The good news is that lenders are beginning to make commercial real estate loans again. The bad news—lending standards are

Buying A Small Business? Do Your Homework.

September 14, 2009 Patrick Hughes

In today’s economic climate, a number of experienced and highly educated professionals are facing an unplanned career change. Many see

Protecting Opportunity: Public Project Liens in Light of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

April 22, 2009 Patrick Hughes

The $789 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will fund major public construction projects in both Kentucky and Ohio.

Recession Equals Opportunity for Calculating Entrepreneurs

April 13, 2009 Patrick Hughes

Daily headlines continue to remind us that we are in an economic recession: Home Sales at All Time Low, Jobless

How to Simplify The Regulatory Process For Your Business

October 20, 2008 Patrick Hughes

If you’re in business, then you’re in a regulated business. Consequently, knowing the basics of the administrative process will not

The 2007 Changes to AIA A201 General Conditions in a Nutshell

April 11, 2008 Patrick Hughes

In 2007, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) made several significant changes to its A201-1997 “General Conditions” commonly used in

Taking Your Small Business International? Be Flexible.

October 8, 2007 Patrick Hughes

Are you starting or planning on growing your small business? The idea of operating a successful small business on a

Acquiring or Developing Government Property

April 7, 2006 Patrick Hughes

If you are considering a development in Kentucky on real property owned by a government, you should hope that a

 
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