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Debt Relief beyond the PPP – Loans Eligible for the SBA to make Six Months of Payments

April 20, 2020

For anyone considering a business acquisition, now may be a great time to do it. Many buyers finance business acquisitions using 7(a) loans. A 7(a) loan is a general-purpose loan up to $5 million, which can be used to purchase a business, purchase equipment, or obtain working capital, among other uses. 504 loans are loans for the limited purpose…

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Is it vegan meat possible?

April 20, 2020

Is it vegan meat possible? A whopper? Watchdog bans ads for Burger King ‘vegan-suitable’ Rebel ASA says campaign implied burger did not contain beef or other animal products An ad campaign for Burger King’s first plant-based burger has been banned by the advertising watchdog for implying it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians when it…

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How To Avoid Going To Prison For Your Paycheck Protection Program Loan

April 17, 2020

The passage of the CARES Act has made available $349 billion in potentially forgivable loans to small businesses (500 employees or fewer) via the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Naturally, many companies are applying for PPP loans to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have even heard some small-business owners crow that this is…

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Jägermeister in Switzerland – does the trademark offend Christians?

April 16, 2020

Jägermeister logo does not offend Christians, court rules The logo for the popular alcoholic drink Jägermeister was found not to be religiously offensive by a Swiss court earlier this week. Judges in Switzerland rejected Monday a case brought by the country’s Federal Institute of Intellectual Property demanding the emblem be restricted because the image was…

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Reduced Hours,Reduced Wages, and Layoffs during the COVID-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

These general rules should be followed when considering a reduction in hours, a reduction in wages, or termination in North Carolina. If there is an employment agreement in place, the provisions of the agreement will generally take precedence over these rules.  Reducing Hours  • An employer is free to adjust the hours of its employees…

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SEC and Investigations

April 15, 2020

SEC Enforcement Expected To Surge On COVID Volatility Following the erratic stock market swings fueled by the COVID-19 crisis, attorneys expect a surge in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigations tackling a broad range of potential violations, from outright fraud to disclosure issues. The SEC will put investment firms, broker-dealers and public companies under the…

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Debt Relief beyond the PPP – Loans Eligible for the SBA to make Six Months of Payments

April 15, 2020

Aside from the Paycheck Protection Program, are you aware of the other small business relief program created by the CARES Act? Under the Debt Relief Program, the SBA will automatically be making six months’ worth of payments on eligible loans, including existing loans and any new loans taken out prior to September 27, 2020. For…

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Do you know what novel law is?

April 14, 2020

Novel Legal Challenges from the New Coronavirus: Force Majeure The unfolding situation is implicating previously seldom-used contractual excuses in a variety of commercial contexts. This article explores potential frameworks for navigating contractual challenges in light of potential future litigation. The business community is faced with unforeseen litigation risk, in addition to the other challenges it…

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GM Seeks Tariff Relief for Ventilator Parts

April 14, 2020

WASHINGTON—General Motors Co. is asking the Trump administration to drop import tariffs on Chinese parts that the auto maker needs to make ventilators, saying the levies will make it more expensive to build desperately needed machines that can save lives. In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, GM officials asked the federal government to…

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Paycheck Protection Program

April 13, 2020

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