Firm Insights

Relief for Copyright Owners: COVID-19 Relief Bill Contains a Significant Change to the Copyright Enforcement Process

By Pete Salsich / January 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Relief for Copyright Owners: COVID-19 Relief Bill Contains a Significant Change to the Copyright Enforcement Process

Tucked into the end-of-year COVID-19 relief Consolidated Appropriations Act enacted on December 27, 2020 was a significant piece of copyright legislation that could have a big impact on copyright enforcement proceedings – especially for smaller businesses. Creation of a Copyright Claims Board The Copyright Alternative Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 (“CASE Act”) has been percolating…

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Does the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act” Actually Soften Any Blows?

By Michelle F. Schwerin / January 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Does the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act” Actually Soften Any Blows?

The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”, which Congress passed on December 21, and President Trump signed into law on December 27), is designed to provide a second round of financial support for businesses and independent contractors after the devastating economic impact of COVID-19. But will this expanded program actually benefit…

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The 11th Hour: Tax Planning for the Final Days of 2020

By L. Ross Gaddis / December 30, 2020 / Comments Off on The 11th Hour: Tax Planning for the Final Days of 2020

If there is one word that can describe tax planning for a broad cross-section of America this year, it would be “hesitant.” Let me assure you it’s completely understandable – tax planning can mean spending money now to take advantage of a deduction, credit, or exclusion for the current tax year. Considering many businesses and…

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