He says the 1983 federal program violates equal protections. District Judge Greg Van Tatenhove ruled that the Transportation Department (DOT) program offering additional funding to businesses owned by…
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Commerce Department Supports Small Business Technology Research
$5 million will fund 17 small businesses conducting microelectronic experiments in nine states. The Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million to small businesses engaged in research and…
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White House Announces Small Business Fund for EV Supply Aid
A fund will support small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers with access to capital to refinance, grow, or diversify their businesses. The White House announced that a $1 billion…
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Treasury Proposes Minimum Tax Rate for Billion Dollar Companies
The department would implement a 15 percent standard. The Treasury Department announced that it is considering a new tax policy that would require a 15 percent minimum profit…
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Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements
She ruled that the agency’s prohibition was too broad. Judge Ada Brown of the Northern Texas U.S. District Court invalidated a rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…
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Energy Department to Invest $50 Million in Small Auto Manufacturing
Secretary Granholm announces funding to local workforces entering EV production in six states. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $50 million to six states under the Domestic Automotive…
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Commerce Department Hosts U.S. Inventors Convention
The event connects entrepreneurs with officials from the Patent and Trademark Office. The Department of Commerce’s Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began its two-day Invention-Con 2024 on Friday…
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Energy Department Awards Grants to Small Businesses for Energy Solutions
The funding is intended to support public transit chargers, biomass conversion methods for aviation fuel, and cyber threat detection technology. The Department of Energy announced the recipients of…
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Commerce Department Reviews Progress of EU-U.S. Privacy Framework
Officials identify growth and record feedback after one year of implementation. The Department of Commerce took part in a joint review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF)…
Read MoreFTC Takes Action Against Unfair Franchisor Practices to Protect Small Business Owners
New policies and guidance address illegal contract clauses and undisclosed fees to ensure transparency and fairness in the franchise industry. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions…
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