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

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.
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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.

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.
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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.
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Taking Advantage of the Second Round of PPP Funding

Many small businesses are still reeling from the effect of business…
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Treasury Offers Additional Guidance on PPP Loans

The Treasury Department issued important guidance on Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans on April 7, 2020.
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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.
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CARES Act PPP Loan Program Applications Open April 3

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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.