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PayPal Account Frozen and Online Store Shut Down for Infringement – Now What?

May 25, 2021 in , , , /by

In their latest efforts to combat coppyright or trademark infringement, foreign content creators have been filing a rash of complaints in the Southern District of Florida to obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) seizing and freezing online seller’s PayPal, Square, and other payment platform accounts and online stores through such platforms as Etsy, eBay, Bonanza, Amazon, Wish, and more. If you’ve had your online store shut down and seized and are the subject of a Federal lawsuit, don’t just ignore it. Here’s some suggestions on how to handle having your online store shut down by claims of copyright or trademark infringement.

Taking Advantage of the Second Round of PPP Funding

May 1, 2020 in , /by

Many small businesses are still reeling from the effect of business closures and slow downs. Even “essential” businesses have suffered a loss of income as many consumers stay home and tighten their budgets to make up for lost income. We’ve previously discussed the Federal Payroll Protection Program loan program — the loan that is intended […]

COVID-19 Disaster Relief for Florida Businesses

March 30, 2020 in , /by

There are at least three programs available to Florida business owners at this time — the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and the newly-enacted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is part of last week’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT). Here’s a brief discussion of each, with links to application resources and further information.