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Fraud Risks at Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1
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Power, Privacy, and Protection: Unpacking Security Challenges in the Energy Sector - Energy Law Insights
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JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Cross-Border Trade Secret Litigation in the United States
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No Password Required: Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, a DEF CON Groups Global Ambassador, and a World-Class Awkward Hugger
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We continue to provide legal resources for our military veterans returning to the workplace in our monthly “Vets to Ventures” series. Previously, we have discussed how skills acquired in the military translate into becoming a...more
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) preference programs can be vital for small businesses trying to compete in the potentially lucrative world of U.S. government contracting, but participation in these programs is...more
It has now been one full year since the Small Business Administration launched its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). As we take a look back and begin to prepare for the next steps that organizations must take now to insulate...more
Join us for the second webinar in the 'In It To Win It' series. A collection of educational webinars to help you build a better business development process. This webinar will address growth strategies for small businesses...more
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Although many businesses throughout the United States were decimated during the Covid-19 pandemic, a few have been able to pivot and take advantage of new opportunities unfolding in the now lucrative market for personal...more
Tips on Preparing to Defend Against Allegations of SBA Loan Fraud During the COVID-19 Crisis - Federal emergency relief legislation—including the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)—has...more
With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA),...more
In This Issue. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule to reflect changes made by H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,...more
The Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recently released its Cyber Essentials guide. Consistent with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, these Cyber Essentials provide “a starting...more
Commonsense IoT security steps that startups and small business should consider to comply with California’s new law - California recently enacted a new law, Senate Bill 327, that requires companies that make Internet of...more
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a cyber guide that, while intended for small businesses, can be of help for all businesses. The purpose of the guide, which includes various modules, is to help smaller businesses...more
Here are a few things we have seen a client or two get tripped up on with their start-up – don’t let this be you...more
On September 28, 2017, the US Senate passed the Making Available Information Now to Strengthen Trust and Resilience and Enhance Enterprise Technology Cybersecurity Act of 2017 (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to require...more
As plant-based beverages appear on more store shelves, the definition of “milk” has become the center of a dispute involving legislatures, regulators, litigators and industry groups. Shook Partners Katie Gates Calderon and...more
The risk data breaches and cyberattacks pose to small businesses cannot be overstated. Roughly half experienced a breach within the past year at an average cost of $665,000 and immeasurable lost revenue. Worse yet,...more
Recent U.S. Department of Justice enforcement and qui tam suits demonstrate that Small Business Administration lenders face increasing risk of liability under the False Claims Act. This article provides an overview of SBA...more