By Stephen D. Wilson | December 22, 2020 On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act), as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The CASE Act provides a voluntary small claims system to adjudicate copyright infringement claims that do not [...]
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide relief for the acute economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, aims to provide significant aid to businesses and employees. One of the key business [...]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Last Updated: April 7, 2020 Summary: Starting for any leave on or after April 1, 2020, Employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide paid, protected leave to employees who are unable to [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Part of the CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) Enacted Friday, March 27, 2020 Last Updated: April 7, 2020 Summary: Private lenders are offering Small Business Administration (SBA) low interest loans requiring no collateral, no personal guarantees, 6 month to 1 year payment deferrals, and substantial loan forgiveness, [...]
The IRS has provided advice for employers on how to claim an employee retention credit on quarterly Form 941 under the coronavirus stimulus legislation. The refundable tax credit is equal to 50% of qualified wages paid to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. If an employer [...]
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Congress enacted a law that applies to most employers with fewer than 500 employees requiring paid, protected leave time for employees needing time off for specific reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic. This law is called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Families First [...]
Robert Levinson is America’s longest held hostage. He has been held by the Iranian government for almost 13 years. Iran has held Mr. Levinson incommunicado during that time, allowing no contact with his family or anyone outside of his jailers. Iranian officials have publicly denied any knowledge of Mr. Levinson’s [...]
By Jack Zoesch and Matthew Massey Cybersecurity is vitally important to organizations large and small. Cyberattacks and data leaks can grab headlines, destroy client confidence, and expose a company to civil and criminal liability. Below are five things every business should know about cybersecurity protection. Assume you are a target. [...]
By: Terrie L. Didier If counsel failed to make an argument prior to entry of judgment, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530 can be a lifeline to preserve the issue for review on appeal. Lack of preservation will be excused only in very limited circumstances, i.e., denial of due process [...]
When choosing a brand name or slogan, an often-overlooked consideration is the strength of potential trademark protection. Whether a fresh-faced entrepreneur starting a new business or a seasoned marketing expert, anyone who creates a brand must contemplate the degree of protection afforded to that mark. To obtain protection under U.S. [...]
