The implications of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the workplace have without a doubt been catastrophic. As we enter a phase of reopening and returning to offices, stores, and any other place of business, there are a lot of considerations to be made by both employers and employees. Though there are talks of both state Read more about Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability[…]
The purpose of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Program – Phase 3 is to provide short-term, immediate payroll and working capital support to additional New Jersey SMEs that have been negatively impacted during the pandemic, thereby helping to stabilize their operations and minimizing any potential furloughs and/or layoffs. Under the initial phase of the program, eligibility Read more about NJ COVID-19 Economic Relief – Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program Phase 3[…]
The United States announced Space Force, a branch of the US armed services two years ago, but attorneys for the US military have done little to protect the name. Currently, the Air Force only owns a pending application in the US based on intent to use. Netflix, however, has already locked down the trademark rights Read more about Netflix first to launch in Space Force Trademark Race[…]
Following up on our previous article, Your PPP Has “Hit the Account,” Now What?, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has now released its Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. Those Small businesses who received the loan will be able to seek forgiveness at the end of the 8-week coverage period that began when the money “hit the account” by submitting the Read more about Did You Receive a Paycheck Protection Program Loan? SBA Released the Application for Forgiveness[…]
After months at home, we’re beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel in New Jersey. Families cooped up inside can now wave hello to a little bit of freedom. Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that the Shore — and all lakes — will be open for Memorial Day weekend. The Order Read more about It’s a Shore Thing – NJ Beaches and Lakefronts Will Reopen for Memorial Day and Other NJ Covid-19 Updates[…]
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new web-based intellectual property marketplace platform, Patents 4 Partnerships, to provide the public with a user-friendly, searchable repository of patents and published patent applications related to the COVID-19 pandemic that are indicated as available for licensing. “Patents 4 Partnerships is a meeting place that enables patent Read more about New USPTO Covid-19 Platform to Connect Patent Holders and Possible Licensees[…]
Needless to say, the last few weeks have been a hectic, chaotic “roller coaster” for small businesses who are all trying to stay alive and understand and apply for the various relief programs that have been made available, including the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). If you’ve successfully “navigated” Read more about Your PPP Has “Hit the Account,” Now What?[…]
BREAKING: The Senate has approved an additional $480 billion coronavirus aid package that includes additional money in new funding for small businesses hurt by the outbreak. We are urging our clients, if they have not already applied, to IMMEDIATELY apply for the Paycheck Protection Program and/or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Many missed the first round by moving too Read more about New Small Business Relief Bill Approved[…]
The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. In order to apply, you Read more about Paycheck Protection Program SBA Lenders[…]
We can’t stress enough the importance of submitting these coronavirus relief applications as soon as possible. All programs have a limited amount of funds and program funds will be exhausted more quickly than you think – for New Jersey’s first program it was 1hr. and 15mins. (chart updated as of 4/6/20) If you have any questions whatsoever Read more about Available State By State Relief Programs[…]