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IRS Pauses Processing New ERC Claims, Plans Program for Businesses to Address Improper Claims
Article - 09/20/2023

IRS Pauses Processing New ERC Claims, Plans Program for Businesses to Address Improper Claims

The IRS indicated major changes to its processing of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) effective immediately. In IR-2023-169, the IRS announced that it will stop processing new amended payroll tax returns with ERC claims until “at least” the beginning of 2024 and slow the processing of claims currently in process.

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Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule
Article - 09/11/2023

Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule

Regulatory requirements continue to evolve in the sustainability sector and that includes those for organizations doing business with the U.S. Federal Government. 

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FTC Safeguard Rules Make Data Security a Priority for Many Businesses
Article - 08/22/2023

FTC Safeguard Rules Make Data Security a Priority for Many Businesses

Effective June 9, 2023, certain businesses engaged in financial services activities must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information Rule (Safeguard Rule)...

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SEC Adopts Amendments on Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
Article - 08/08/2023

SEC Adopts Amendments on Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt amendments to its existing rules to enhance and standardize its cybersecurity regulations.

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Article - 07/26/2023

Cyber Roundup – July 2023

If your organization’s cybersecurity is breached, according to a recent Verizon report it will be by one or more of these means: stolen credentials, phishing, and/or vulnerability exploitation.

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Article - 07/20/2023

Non-compete Agreements Can Be Key Negotiation Tools in a Transaction

A carefully crafted non-compete agreement can help a buyer negotiate a better deal, depending on factors such as timeframe and geographic limits, the competitive profile of the company's industry, and the ability and likelihood that the seller would want to compete.

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Article - 07/03/2023

Cyber Roundup – June 2023

Cybersecurity is not an expense; it is a necessary investment ¾ an investment in the continued operations of your company and the trust of those who may rely on you.

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Article - 06/23/2023

The Power and Pitfalls of Multifactor Authentication: How to Safeguard your Business

To date, many of the breaches we read about on a daily basis are the result of passwords being weak and/or the use of a single password across multiple services.

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Article - 06/15/2023

Understanding Carve-Out Deals

In general business terms, a carve-out refers to the process of separating a specific portion or asset of a company from its overall operations. It involves isolating a particular segment, division, or subsidiary and treating it separately from the parent company. This separation can occur for various reasons, such as strategic restructuring, divestiture, or the creation of a new entity.

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Article - 06/15/2023

Cyber Roundup – May 2023

As I was preparing this Cyber Roundup, my iPhone rang with a text from Bizarro World (just joking) stating that my shipment could not be delivered due to an unpaid duty fee (not joking). As I did not order anything nor, sadly, did I expect a gift package, I deemed it a scam. Even if I had a pending order, I would not click on the link provided, but, rather, telephone the vendor.

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