Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Small Businesses
The majority of small business owners say that their business has bee greatly affected by the temporary closure of establishments due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the latest result …
PPP Loan Deadline Extended to August 8
Paycheck Protection Program Helps Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis President Donald Trump extends the deadline for PPP loan applications. The previous June 30 deadline has passed and there was …
US Ordinance Allowing App Drivers to Unionize Questioned in Lawsuit
The age of digital disruption is here and its presence is being felt even in legal systems. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik wrestled with the question of whether a law …
Vimeo Wins Copyright Case Against Record Labels
Vimeo scored a victory for online content providers last June 16 after winning a case against record labels regarding copyright.The lawsuit, filed by Capitol Records and Sony Corp units in …
US Appeals Court Upholds Net Neutrality
Internet service providers (ISP) lost another crucial legal battle in the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C last June 15. The court sustained the Federal Communications Commission decision that classified …
New Law Could Sanction Hezbollah Ministers
According to a US Treasury Department official, Lebanese officials who are part of Hezbollah, the resistance movement, may end up sanctioned under a new US law. The US Hezbollah International …
Lyft Now Allows Trips to be Scheduled Ahead of Time
Lyft is adding a brand new feature that allows users to schedule rides in advanced. This can be critically useful for those who need rides to the airport or to …
FDA Finalizes New Nutrition Facts Label for Packaged Foods
On May 20, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed the new Nutrition Facts Label on food packages. While announcing the new rules, First Lady Michelle Obama said that …
Arizona Governor Protects Airbnb
Arizona’s Republican governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill prohibiting cities and local municipalities from banning short-term rentals such as Airbnb. The signing of the SB 1350 into law is …
Google, Uber and Lyft Join Forces with Volvo and Ford in Self-Driving Coalition
According to Automative News, Google, Uber and Lyft have combined forces with Volvo and Ford, forming a coalition meant to influence not only lawmakers and regulators but also the public. …