January 15, 2020

Phase One China Deal Signed

Earlier today, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a “phase one” deal on trade, focusing on agricultural exports and China’s forced technology transfer.

January 15, 2020

DOL Finalizes Joint Employer Rule

On Sunday, the DOL released its final rule on joint employer status, clarifying when businesses can be held liable for FLSA violations of another related business.

January 8, 2020

Jovita Carranza Confimed as SBA Administrator

Yesterday, Jan. 7, the U.S. Senate voted 88-5 to confirm Jovita Carranza as Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

January 8, 2020

New 2020 NSBA Board Leadership

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) is kicking off 2020 with new Board leadership led by Marc Amato of Walco Electric Company in Providence, Rhode Island, a high-tech automation engineering company with 87 years of experience. Amato has been active in NSBA for well over a decade, serving various leadership roles throughout his tenure. “Marc has...

January 8, 2020

Senate Finance Advances USMCA

On Jan. 7, the Senate Finance Committee approved the approved the USMCA in a 25-3 vote, clearing the way for a Senate floor vote

December 18, 2019

Spending Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the House approved $1.4 trillion in federal spending for the remainder of the fiscal year which includes various tax provisions including extenders.