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NFL Season Kicks Off With Former Jet Wide Receiver’s Alleged PPP Fraud

Football free agent Josh Bellamy is among those accused of using a share of his small-business loan on personal indulgence.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

Portland, Oregon Imposes Strict Ban on Facial-Recognition Technology

By Stephanie Mlot

Business News

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Rule

By Mat Sorensen

Business Legal

Covering All the Bases: How to Set the Legal Framework for Your New Business

By Bryan Janeczko

Business News

U.S. Officials Seize Cryptocurrency Accounts Tied to al-Qaeda and ISIS

Agents recouped about $2 million worth of virtual currency in total.

By Kris Holt

Business News

Apple Sues Small Business With Pear Logo Because ‘People Can Get Confused’

Users are furious at Apple's attitude toward the five-employee company.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

Telegram Is the Latest Company to File An EU Antitrust Complaint Against Apple

Big-time app developers are piling on to fight against the app store.

By Daniel Cooper

Business News

Ellen, Just Apologize Already

Her silence isn't good for her business, and wouldn't be for yours either.

By Gene Marks

Business News

Visas on Hold: What’s Next for International Entrepreneurs?

In the midst of the pandemic, many foreign entrepreneurs have been experiencing visa application delays. The situation is improving, but the U.S. approach to immigration could become far more punitive.

By The Vertical Staff

Business Legal

5 Most Controversial Corporate Multi-Million and Billion-Dollar Settlements

A look at some of the biggest settlements for alleged corporate crimes.

By Chris Porteous

Business News

Amazon Launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Target Bogus Products, Sellers

The global team is dedicated to taking down fake products and the folks who sell them.

By Stephanie Mlot

Business News

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on LGBTQ+ Workplace Protections Could Help Revitalize the Entire Economy

A conversation with StartOut executive director Andres Wydler on how the landmark decision is the beginning of a new era in inclusive innovation.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, According to California Regulator

They must ensure that their services comply with the state's new gig-worker law.

By Mariella Moon

Business Accounting

5 Strategies for Avoiding PPP Legal Blunders

The federal government has sought to relieve the burden placed upon the economy with the CARES Act, but business owners should keep careful records of how they use relief funds.

By Arkady Bukh

Business News

It Looks Like Trump’s Draft Executive Order Targeting Facebook and Twitter Got Leaked Online

Trump is expected to sign such an order today.

By Shona Ghosh

Business Legal

What to Do If an Employee Sues You or Your Company

Stay calm, getting sued by an employee does not mean you'll experience into an insurmountable loss.

By Ejiofor Francis

Business News

TikTok Accused of Putting Children at Risk (Again)

The popular app has allegedly violated an agreement with the FTC to protect underage users.

By Stephanie Mlot

Business Accounting

The Real Reason Behind ABBA’s Crazy Outfits

For the Swedish supergroup, it wasn't just about the music.

By Gene Marks

Business Legal

You Now Have An Extra Week to Return Your SBA PPP Loan (Updated)

If your business accepted government-backed stimulus funds in error, you have until May 18 to make good.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

L.A. Lakers Latest Private Company to Return PPP Funds

The $4.4 billion basketball team is giving back its $4.6 million loan, but they aren't the only non-public business to backpedal.

By Kenny Herzog

Business Legal

Which Public Companies Have Returned Their SBA PPP Loans? (Updated)

A slew of multi-million-dollar businesses have been granted government recovery funds, to much controversy. Here are the ones who've given the money back.

By Kenny Herzog

Business News

Where’s My Stimulus Check?

Here's when your payment should arrive.

By Tanza Loudenback

Business Accounting

How to Get Second-Round PPP Funds as a Sole Proprietor

It's finally time for Schedule C applicants to vie for Paycheck Protection Program money.

By Mark J. Kohler

Business Accounting

PPP Is Back With $310 Billion in Additional Funding, But Small-Business Owners Must Act Fast

The new round will go even quicker, so those who missed out must choose the right bank and move immediately.

By Mat Sorensen

Business Legal

$205 Billion of the $350 Billion Appropriated for PPP Loans Has Been Claimed

Many small-business owners have yet to even apply and worry that funds will run out.

By Mat Sorensen

Business Legal

How to Submit Your SBA PPP Loan Application and Calculate the Loan Amount

Getting a bank to take your app and tabulating the total should be your biggest concerns.

By Mat Sorensen

Business News

Launching a New Site? Make Sure You Understand Digital ADA Compliance

Any business's online presence must comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

By Lucas Miller

Business News

Were You Zoom-Bombed? Video of It May Now Be on YouTube, TikTok for All to See

Zoom-bombers have been recording their exploits and uploading the footage to YouTube and TikTok. In some cases, the videos are a privacy issue because they show AA and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

By Michael Kan

Business News

The IRS Will Reportedly Begin Issuing $1,200 Stimulus Payments on April 9

Still, some Americans could wait up to five months to receive their check.

By Lauren Frias

Business Legal

10 Ways Business Owners Can Take Advantage of the Federal Stimulus Package

Updated info on the various opportunities available for (and obstacles in acquiring) loans, unemployment benefits and more.

By Mark J. Kohler