For many businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act has been a lifeline to continue to pay employees and to generally stay in business altogether. Most businesses that sought PPP money have received funding and are now considering how they will fare under the PPP rules for loan forgiveness as the end of the original 8-week “covered period” was approaching quickly. New development: On June 3, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Flexibility Act”) by unanimous consent. The House had previously passed the bill overwhelmingly and the President is expected to sign it.