The SBA’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the backbone of its loan programs, and the release of SOP 50 10 8 marks a significant update for lenders, borrowers, and professionals working with SBA-backed loans.

At its core, SOP 50 10 is the SBA’s instruction manual for lenders. It spells out everything from eligibility rules to how loans get approved, disbursed, and monitored.

If you’ve been following the headlines, you know the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been locked in a high-stakes legal battle with Google. This isn’t just another lawsuit—it’s a defining moment in how antitrust laws apply to the digital age.

The world of antitrust law has come full circle. Over a century after the landmark breakup of Standard Oil, the United States government is again in court with a corporate giant—this time, Google.

The U.S. government’s antitrust campaign against Google has reached a critical juncture, with two landmark 2025 court rulings exposing distinct facets of the tech giant’s dominance.

Imagine a world where a single company controls the price of every gallon of gas, every loaf of bread, and every phone in your pocket. That’s the nightmare U.S. antitrust laws like the Sherman Act (1890) and Clayton Act (1914) were designed to prevent.

The case United States v. Articles of Drug, 826 F.2d 564 (7th Cir. 1987), significant legal precedent in the enforcement of the FDCA.