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The Financial and Legal Costs of ID Theft to Small Businesses

LawTechnologyToday

Identity theft is an ever-present threat in today’s digital age, and it can have a devastating impact on small businesses. It can also lead to legal consequences and irreparable damage to a business’s reputation. In today’s post, we’ll give an overview of the financial and legal costs of identity theft to small businesses.

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UN official: poverty ‘root cause’ of rising violence and insecurity in Ecuador

JURIST

.” He also stressed that limited employment options, coupled with poor education, has made young people, “easy recruits for criminal gangs” which subsequently extort small businesses and create fear and despair in the community.

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Preparing Your Law Firm for the January 31st 1099 Deadline

MyCase

This includes payments such as rent, royalties, prizes, awards, and certain types of medical and healthcare payments. Penalties for late or missing filings are based on the duration of the delay: Within 30 days after the 1099 deadline: $60 per form; maximum penalty of $232,500 for small businesses.

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Why Compliance and Security Are Essential to Digital Transformation in the Legal Industry

LawTechnologyToday

Compliance with industry regulations, such as HIPAA for healthcare information or PCI-DSS for payment card data, is only the bare minimum. Business leaders should also develop their own internal policies to add additional layers of protection. What do businesses need to do to ensure compliance?

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Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, January 31, 2021

LLRX

Fraudulent Applicants for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and a Surge in Criminal Referrals from Small Business Administration; U.S. Capitol investigators use facial recognition, it begs the question: Who owns our faces?;

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How to Prepare a 1099 for Attorney Fees and Settlements

MyCase

Penalties for late or missing filings vary depending on the delay: Filing 30 days late: $60 per form, up to $630,500 annually ($220,500 for small businesses). Filing after 30 days but before August 1: $120 per form, with a maximum of $1,891,500 annually ($630,500 for small businesses).

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Are You Riding the Horse in the Direction It Is Going?

The Estrin Report

In an email to me she said, “I am being treated like a low-level healthcare worker.” Business Development Specialist : Prominent multiple office mid-size firm seeks experienced professional in Oakland, Los Angeles or San Diego. This Los Angeles small, busy firm will train you! She was outraged.

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