Why Canadian Creators Should Register Copyrights in the United States
If you are a Canadian author, you should consider investing in a United States copyright registration. Why? The short answer is damages and attorney’s fees.
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Entries by Dineen Wasylik
PPP Flexibility Act Brings Welcome Changes to Loan Program
Congress yesterday passed the H.R. 7010, entitled the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPFA), to fix what many perceived to be some of the biggest flaws in the loan program.
SBA Issues More Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The SBA PPP Forgiveness Regulations are out, and we explain what they say about bonues, owner compensation, calculating employee headcounts, and more.
Good PPP News for Partnerships and Businesses With Seasonal Workers
New SBA guidance issued May 13, 2020 allows partnerships and seasonal businesses to increase their PPP loan amount — but only if they act fast! Here’s how.
Taking Advantage of the Second Round of PPP Funding
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 […]
Treasury Offers Additional Guidance on PPP Loans
The Treasury Department issued important guidance on Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans on April 7, 2020.
Should I Run to My Bank Today to Apply for a PPP Loan?
Tampa and Wesley Chapel businesses should gather information now to be ready to apply for a PPP loan next week once the banks are more ready to implement.
CARES Act PPP Loan Program Applications Open April 3
We now have more guidance from the SBA and others on the contours of the Payroll Protection Program created by the enactment of the CARES Act.
COVID-19 Disaster Relief for Florida Businesses
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.
TRADEMARK SCAM: Fraudulent Mailings Stating Pending Trademark Cancellation by USPTO
Trademark scam alert! Why do we never charge clients to review mail solicitations they receive? Because the scams sent out by trademark scammers are tricky and scary. We can’t emphasize enough — never pay any trademark fees to anyone other than us without checking with us first!