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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -
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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2024 #5

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SBA Seeks Comments on Proposed Updates to the HUBZone Program, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs - On August 23, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule that would make...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2024 #4

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Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule: DOL Acquisition Regulation (DOLAR), DOLAR System On August 16, DOL published a final rule amending the DOLAR to remove redundant provisions and codify contractual requirements for...more

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The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 5, May 2024

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Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2024 #2

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Final Rule: Non-Compete Clause (Non-competes) Rule - On May 6, FTC published a final rule deeming an unfair method of competition for persons to enter non-competes with workers. For existing...more

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What’s the Damage? - The FTC Cracks Down on False Promises of PPP Loans

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Note: The March 25 version of this article has been updated. The other day, the FTC announced settlements with two different companies that allegedly made false promises to small businesses that their companies could help...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 2024

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House Passes $460 Billion Package of Spending Bills. Senate Expected to Act Before Shutdown Deadline, Federal News Network - The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2024 #2

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Notice:  Small Business Size Rerepresentation - On February 1, the General Services Administration, Department of Defense, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2024

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Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program, Part 3: Demystifying the Intricacies of the SBIC Application Process - The Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program is emerging as a powerful financial tool for small business...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 2023

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White House Announces New Actions to Support Small Business: ‘Shop Small Today,’ The Hill - On November 25, the Biden administration unveiled new actions intended to increase support for small businesses. In a post on X,...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (November 13, 2023)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Evolving federal requirements may affect Alaska small businesses, Native corporations

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Over the past forty years, federal government contracting has cemented its status as one of the primary drivers of the Alaska economy. Alaska Business’ annual Top 49ers routinely showcases businesses for whom federal...more

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The State AG Report - 4.6.2023

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs Oppose Department of Energy’s Proposed Gas...more

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The FTC Initiates Rare Enforcement Action in Case Against Franchisor Burgerim

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The FTC filed suit against California fast food franchisor Burgerim in early February. The case is the FTC’s first major enforcement action against a franchisor in about a decade....more

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Only YOU Can Prevent Franchise Fraud

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The slogan of Smokey the Bear is that “Only you can prevent forest fires.” This may also be true of franchise professionals when it comes to egregious franchise fraud. The good news is that our profession is stepping up and...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2022 #2

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Healthcare Providers Should Know - Non-compete clauses are a common component in employment agreements for many businesses, including healthcare...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter - August 2021 #2

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Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients...more

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Small Business Impact of the Promoting Competition Executive Order

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On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” directing federal agencies to create frameworks intended to support competition between various businesses. While many...more

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Fed Proposes Guidelines for Access to Master Accounts and Payment Services

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In This Issue. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), in response to an increased number of inquiries and access requests from companies with fintech and other narrow purpose charters, invited...more

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SBA Releases Program Guide for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants

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The program guide addresses application requirements and eligibility criteria for prospective grantees as they prepare for the program’s announced May 3 launch. On April 20, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA)...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 18

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In Washington: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed confidence Wednesday that the U.S. can spend trillions more in upcoming legislation following this month’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. In testimony before...more

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SBA Adopts New Process for Absolving Fraudulent Loans in Attempt to Provide Certainty to Affected Businesses

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The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was created on March 27, 2020 as part of the first COVID-19 relief package. Over the past year, Congress appropriated almost $700 billion to the PPP in an effort to provide forgivable...more

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SEC Issues No-Action Relief On Registered Funds’ Custody Of Loan Interests

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In this Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was very active this week, having (i) issued no-action relief allowing registered funds to engage in self-custody of interests in loans that are originated,...more

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SBA and Treasury Department Issue New Guidance on PPP

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In this Issue. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidance on its authority to charter limited purpose trust companies, raising the possibility that a limited purpose national bank could be organized...more

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Practical Tips to Help You Avoid Taking the Bait of COVID-19 Loan Phishing Scams

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Risk Management Question - What precautions can lawyers, staff, and law firms as a whole take to mitigate the risk of falling victim to the latest COVID-19 scam involving phishing for personal information by dangling...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter - November 2020 #2

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Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients...more

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