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Tim Cook Is Wrong: You Really Can't Fire Someone For Being Gay
Tim Cook, in acknowledging his homosexuality, perpetuated a politically charged myth about gays in the workplace.
Franchise Industry Strikes Back at NLRB's 'Joint Employer' Decision
The NLRB's recent ruling has the potential to tear the franchise model apart at the seams. So, franchisors and franchisees are taking action.
Yes, Patent Trolls Are Hurting Your Business
They're just as bad as everyone says they are. Here's why.
Congress Is Right to Challenge the SBA's Program Expansion
The Small Business Administration has done something rare: It united both sides of the aisle in opposition.
The JOBS Act Provision That Could Change IPOs Forever
If the SEC allows Regulation A+ to pass without the requirement of state compliance, entrepreneurs could raise up to $50 million.
Democrats Introduce Legislation to Restore 'Open Internet' Rules
Bills introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate would bring back net neutrality laws.
Obama to Bypass Congress, Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts on His Own
The president plans to announce during his State of the Union address that he is raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour from $7.25 an hour for anyone working on new federal contracts.
Tech Giants Throw More Money Than Ever at Washington Lobbyists
New figures suggest that lobby spending by tech leaders like Google and Facebook amounted to a massive $61 million in 2013.
More Bad News for Patent Trolls
On Monday, both the Supreme Court and New York State took a crack at trolling.
Internet Activists Plan Day of Action to Protest Mass Surveillance
Members of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Demand Progress and activists at large will mobilize on Feb. 11 to protest the NSA's surveillance tactics.
Millionaires Are Now the Majority Party in Congress
For the first time ever, more than half of U.S. congressmen are worth $1 million or more, even as wages have remained stagnant for many Americans.
To Help Small Business, Cut Regulation
The regulatory burden on small businesses is now higher than it was when President Obama took office. Circumstances must change.
Why the Postal Service Can't Capitalize on the Christmas Shipping Woes
This should be the time for the Postal Service to shine, but regulations and Congress won't let it seize competitive ground.
House Passes Anti-Patent Troll Bill, Sends to Senate
The Innovation Act sailed through a first vote on Capitol Hill today, but faces challenges before becoming law.
Entrepreneurs Want Patent Trolls Gone, But Current Legislation Is Sloppy
The House of Representatives is expected to take up the Innovation Act today, but stakeholders fear that the increased paperwork required by the bill would be counterproductive.