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UK data agency fines three companies over nuisance messages

JURIST

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced Wednesday that it has fined We Buy Any Car, Saga and Sports Direct £495,000 for sending more than 354 million nuisance messages. Further, the ICO fined Sports Direct £70,000 because it failed to show prior consent for sending 2.5

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COVID-19 Fraud Task Force Targets $63B in Stolen Federal Funds

The Crime Report

In addition to fraudulent scams using identity theft, some fraudulent activity has been detected by the misuse of Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans , a forgivable loan made to incentivize small businesses from firing employees due to the pandemic. Hines’ use of PPP loans in order to fund luxurious purchases isn’t a unique case.

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Los Angeles Clippers and Intuit Enter into 23-Year Naming Rights Agreement and Name the New Arena in Inglewood Intuit Dome

The IP Law Blog

Intuit also agreed to provide taxpayer assistance to qualifying families and to host workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners with a particular emphasis on minority- and women-owned businesses.

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Sivonnia DeBarros: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Attorney at Work

Since passing the bar in 2013, DeBarros has built a six-figure law firm that focuses on sports and entertainment and has been featured in the news and on numerous podcasts. Although track and field is an individualized sport, we depended on teammates to perform their individualized events and compete in group races.

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Roger Royse: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

The Estrin Report

Ibecame a lawyer because, as a kid, whenever my dad, a small business owner, had a problem, he would call a lawyer, who would solve the problem. They were like shamans, knowing the secrets of the business world that could make things happen. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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Avoiding Olympic Hassles – Trademark and Other Legal Protections Limit the Use of Olympics, Paralympics and Related Terms in Advertising, Marketing, and Promotions

Broadcast Law Blog

Numerous small businesses, nonprofits, and even individuals have been on the receiving end of cease and desist letters, including, for example, a knitting group that used the term RAVELYMPICS for a knitting competition, a charcuterie in Portland named OLYMPIC PROVISIONS, and a Philadelphia sub shop named OLYMPIC GYRO.

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5 Proven AI Marketing Examples to Inspire You

The Process Street

Venture Smarter finds its target audience Venture Smarter is a consulting firm that aims to help startups and small businesses grow and scale. With the success AI has brought them in marketing, they have begun using it in other areas of their business, including operations and customer service.