**UPDATED** Federal Funds Available for Broadband, Distance Learning, and Telemedicine in Minnesota

We have updated our funding for broadband-related equipment and services to support distance learning, telehealth, and additional broadband deployment through the CARES Act and other funds for Minnesota entities booklet. 

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

Trademark registration is an important aspect of protecting intellectual property rights. This article shows the two different registers for trademark registration that determines the different protections they are allocated.

WELCOMING ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY KAYLEE KRUSCHKE

Mendoza Law is excited to welcome Kaylee Kruschke as an Associate Attorney to the practice! Kaylee will be providing quality service to Mendoza Law clients in the areas of data privacy, cybersecurity, internet and telecommunications, arts and entertainment, business law, and legislative affairs. Check out her bio to learn more about her! 

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DISASTER LOANS FOR MINNESOTA – CIVIL UNREST

The Small Business Association ("SBA") is offering disaster relief loans for businesses that were impacted by the civil unrest earlier this year. This article outlines what kind of businesses are eligible and what will be covered, as well as a fact sheet provided by the SBA.  

Federal Funds Available for Broadband, Distance Learning, and Telemedicine in Minnesota

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has appropriated funding for broadband related equipment and services to support distance learning, telehealth, and additional broadband deployment through the CARES Act. Congress has previously allocated funds to programs for broadband related services that may also be used during this time.  In our booklet, we summarize broadband related programs and funding status for Minnesota entities.

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Our fall 2020 Newsletter is out now. Check it out to see what we have been up to recently!

Fiscal Sponsorships – A First Step Toward Realizing Your Social Entrepreneurial Vision

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Whether you want to raise money for community clean-up efforts following a disaster, or you want to demo a new performing arts series but are not quite sure you’re in for the long-term commitment of starting your own nonprofit. Maybe you’re ready to launch your vision now, but don’t want to wait until you have tax exempt (501(c)(3) status to get started.

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Read more to find out how fiscal sponsorship may be the right tool to jumpstart your vision.

WELCOMING ATTORNEY/MEDIATOR DAWN ZUGAY

Mendoza Law is excited to welcome Dawn as Senior Counsel and a Mediator to the practice! Dawn's extensive background in conflict resolution provides clients of Mendoza Law valuable skills and perspectives that help resolve their problems as well as assisting non-profit clients too. Check out her bio to learn more about her!