Exploring the Legal Issues Unique to Small Business Lending

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The United States is home to more than 28 million small businesses. The businesses are diverse and range from sole proprietorships to companies that employ workers, produce goods or services in supply…

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By: Jennifer Ballard, Catherine Brennan, Conor French, Eric L. Johnson

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