Congress
Free Markets
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.
Cannabis
Congressional Cannabis Caucus Unites to Protect Marijuana Industry
Twentyeight states have legalized marijuana to some extent but only four congressmen are advocating overtly for the industry.
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Equity Crowdfunding
House Passes 2 Bills Aimed at Making It Easier for Entrepreneurs to Get Access to Cash
Both bills sailed through Congress last night with strong bipartisan support, a rare sighting in the current political climate.
Facebook
Senate Committee Seeks Answers From Zuckerberg Over News Selection
'Facebook must answer these serious allegations and hold those responsible to account,' senator writes in letter.
Congress
Congress Passes Legislation to Protect Firms' Trade Secrets
The 'Defend Trade Secrets Act' protections include manufacturing processes and computer methods.
Congress
Speaker of the House John Boehner to Resign in October
Boehner announced his decision to House Republicans earlier today.
Joint Employer
Lawmakers Push Back Against NLRB Joint Employer Ruling
Republicans in the House and Senate introduced legislation intended to roll back the Labor Board's broader definition of joint employer.
Automakers
Congress Is Trying To Pump the Brakes On Hackers Who Can Control Your Car Wirelessly
The explosion of Internet-connected computer features in automobiles give hackers a doorway into the control system of your car.
Regulations
Is Small Business Getting a Dirty Deal With Clean Water Act Changes?
A change to environmental law is being viewed as a massive land grab that hurts many small companies.
Free Trade
How Two New Trade Agreements Can Propel Your Growth
Small business runs on free trade. Two new agreements could have a big impact.
Joint Employer
Franchisees Team Up to Urge Congress to Examine 'Joint Employer' Standard
Franchise industry leaders are lobbying to preserve the existing joint employer definition, in contrast to the National Labor Relations Board's recent decisions.
JOBS Act
Déjà Vu 2012: A Zombie-Frankenstein JOBS Act 2.0 Is in the Works
President Obama signed a law more than two years ago expanding access to crowdfunding. The idea was almost universally popular in Washington, a rarity in and of itself, but codifying a plan for how to...
