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Legal
Legal tech startup Harvey is reportedly in advanced talks to raise over $250 million in fresh funding, a round that would boost its valuation to $5 billion. The round is expected to be led by prominent venture firms Kleiner Perkins and Coatue, with existing investor Sequoia Capital also likely to
Small Business
The start of 2025 ushers in significant changes for small businesses, driven by political shifts, regulatory updates, and economic trends. The incoming Trump administration, new state-level labor laws, updated federal financial regulations, and ongoing inflation concerns are reshaping the business arena. Here’s what small business owners need to keep
Retail
In a significant win for the Biden administration, a U.S. federal judge blocked the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocery chains. The decision followed a three-week trial in Portland, Oregon, where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argued that the merger would
Real Estate
Homeowners' associations (HOAs) often enforce rules to maintain community standards, but certain rights are protected by law, limiting their authority. Understanding these protections can help homeowners navigate HOA regulations effectively. 1. Displaying Satellite Dishes and Antennas Under the FCC's Over-the-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) rule, HOAs cannot prohibit
Media
Brendan Carr, recently appointed as the incoming Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by President-elect Donald Trump, has pledged to dismantle what he terms Big Tech's "censorship cartel." Carr, who has served as an FCC commissioner since 2017, is known for his strong stance against
Business Insights
U.S. businesses are expressing significant concern over President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plans, fearing substantial labor shortages and economic disruptions across various industries. Sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, construction, and healthcare heavily rely on immigrant workers, many of whom are undocumented. The potential removal of these
Crypto
President-elect Donald Trump is deepening his engagement with the cryptocurrency sector, following his campaign's emphasis on digital assets. Reports indicate that Trump Media & Technology Group is in advanced discussions to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading and brokerage platform. This potential acquisition has positively impacted both companies'
Tech Insights
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to request that a federal judge compel Google to divest its Chrome browser, aiming to dismantle the company's dominance in the search market. This move follows a recent ruling that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly in online search. Chrome,
Cloud Computing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to investigate Microsoft's cloud computing business over potential anti-competitive practices. The inquiry focuses on allegations that Microsoft may be using its market dominance in productivity software to enforce restrictive licensing terms, making it difficult for customers to move their data from
Real Estate
The New York City Council has passed the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act (FARE), shifting the responsibility of paying broker fees from tenants to landlords. The legislation, approved by a 42-8 vote, aims to alleviate the financial burden on renters by prohibiting brokers representing landlords from charging fees to tenants.
Food
In a surprising heist targeting one of Britain’s beloved cheesemongers, fraudsters posing as a legitimate French wholesaler managed to steal nearly £300,000 ($390,000) worth of cheddar cheese from Neal's Yard Dairy. This London-based dairy, famous for its commitment to supporting small-scale British cheesemakers, fell victim
Business Insights
TGI Fridays, one of America’s most recognized casual dining chains, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of November 2, 2024. The filing highlights the company’s efforts to reorganize its finances following a challenging year, which included mounting debts and difficulties adapting to changing consumer preferences in the