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Regulatory Issues to Watch in the FY 2021 Spending and COVID-19 Stimulus…
The stimulus and omnibus spending for FY 2021, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, had many…
USDA Finalizes Rule for Domestic Hemp Production, Offers More Regulatory Certainty…
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
On January 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
December Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…
Department of Defense Implements Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
On November 30, 2020, the Defense Acquisition Regulations System implemented changes to the Department of…
Yes, Small Businesses, Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loans Are Deductible
The small businesses were worried, restless in their beds, as nightmares of tax liabilities danced in their heads.…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Releases Report on Implementing The…
On December 14, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) issued a panel report as part of its…
Final DOE Rule Aims to Clear Interim Waiver Application Bottleneck
By Prianka Sharma, Assistant Chief Counsel
On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized…
Highlighting America’s Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
By Karen Villatoro, Regulatory Economist
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, making it…
November Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the latest edition of its newsletter, “The Small Business Advocate,” Vol. 39,…
Region 6 Small Businesses Press Forward During a Tough 2020
By Rhett Davis, Region 6 Advocate
Courageous small business owners continue to fight hard to save and grow…