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The right to repair

Earlier this month, Deere & Company, more commonly also known as John Deere, agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Raising the bare minimum

Last year, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the “Raise the Wage Act of 2025” that would increase the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030. An

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Gaming government contracts

CNBC recently reported that the current President of the United States had “bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock” just two weeks before

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World Cup: A win for FIFA every time

We are closing in on the final matches of the Men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being held jointly between Canada, Mexico, and the United

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“Buy American”: The cost of patriotism

This Saturday, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of doing business as an independent country. And while the U.S. conducts business with other

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Your bankruptcy primer

Type the word “bankruptcy” into a news search and you will see story after story of businesses entering and exiting bankruptcy every day. From franchises

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Taking inventory on self-checkouts

Whether you love or hate them, self-checkouts are seemingly everywhere. While many businesses have eagerly implemented the technology for the promised cost savings, some are

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The reach of private equity

Two years ago, we discussed private equity’s impact on newsrooms and the various investigations that have accused the industry of inflating the housing market and

Blue dot fever and summer concert tours

Last week, we talked about digital entertainment, so in a similar vein, today let’s look at some of the latest developments in live entertainment. The

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