Legal

The SBA Alerts Small Business Owners: Beware of Scams, Frauds and Schemes

Report any suspected fraud to the SBA Office of Inspector General.

How Pre-Employment Background Checks Can Protect Your Small Business

Bloomberg Examines a Predatory Lending Practice Targeting Small Businesses

What the IRS Wants You to Know About the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave | 2018

An employer credit for paid family and medical leave was created by last year’s “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” From the IRS, here are things you should talk with your accountant or tax adviser about.

New York City is Providing 40 Hours of Legal Aid to Small Businesses | 2018

Supreme Court Reconsiders if Online Retailers Can Continue to Avoid Collecting Sales Tax | 2018

How to Reduce Your Chances of Being Sued by an Employee | 2017

Seven Small Business Tax Resources the IRS Wants You to Know About | 2017

Know the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor

Is it Legal to Post a Copyrighted Photo on a Social Media Network? | 2017

50+ Answers From the FTC to Questions About Influencer and Endorsement Online Marketing | 2017

An extensive list of Federal Trade Commission answers to questions about endorsements by bloggers and social media users who get paid for promotional posts.

Supreme Court Upholds the Right to Recycle Printer Cartridges

Recycling printer cartridges does not infringe on cartridge patent, the court rules.