Business News
Craiglist Blocks Personal Ads to Protest Anti Sex-Trafficking Law
It wants to bring them back 'some day,' but can't under the current legal regime.
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Thought Leaders
From Prototype to Production: 3 Things You Must Do
There's no substitute for research. Your success depends on knowing what it costs to create your product and finding the best way to build it.
By David Cann
Business News
EU Fines Google $2.7 Billion for ‘Abusing Dominance’
In response to Google giving an illegal advantage to its own comparison shopping service, the European Commission issues its largest ever fine.
Marketing
Overcoming Content Roadblocks in a Highly Regulated Industry
There's always room for creativity, even when it feels as if compliance requirements are boxing you in.
By Joe Griffin
Business News
California Paves the Way for Cars With Empty Driver’s Seats
Proposed regulations would let companies test self-driving cars on public roads without a human driver present.
By Tom Brant
Tech
5 Steps to Make Sure Your Website Is ADA-Compliant
Websites need to be just as accessible as ATMs, elevators, terminals and other user interfaces.
By Mike Schawel
Business Operations & Logistics
How Changes to Net Neutrality Laws Could Affect Small Businesses
A new administration and a new FCC chairman could roll back recent laws that make sure the internet is a level playing field.
By Keegan Green
Sustainability
Meet the Entrepreneurs Driving the Edible Insect Movement
Edible insects have been hailed as the food of the future, but challenges remain before crickets can hop their way from sci-fi to food system savior.
Business News
Uber Slams Brakes on Its Self-Driving Test Program in San Francisco
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said on Wednesday it revoked the registration of 16 Uber self-driving cars because they had not been properly permitted.
By Reuters
Business News
Uber Defies California DMV and Keeps Test Cars on Roads
'We respectfully disagree with the California Department of Motor Vehicles legal interpretation of today's autonomous regulations.'
By Reuters
Business News
Will You Thrive in the Trump Economy?
If you make an honest living, you will love Trumponomics. If not, it's about time to start.
By Steve Tobak
Business Accounting
Regulation Is Strangling Fintech Startups: 4 Ways VCs Can Help
Fintech startups need regulatory approvals from about 400 U.S. agencies, but a secret weapon can help them navigate this tough business environment.
By Tx Zhuo
Building a Business
Why Tesla Is Opening Showrooms Where Cars Can’t Be Purchased
The latest showroom is in Michigan, a state famously opposed to direct-to-consumer vehicle sales.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Companies in the Crosshairs?
From healthcare and taxes to cyber security and product safety, here's your tip sheet on what the election results could mean for corporate America.
Business News
Uber Defends Business Model in Europe in Landmark Case
The ride-hailing app is not bound by strict local licensing and safety rules like its competitors.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Making Excuses Hurts Your Business More Than Taxes and Politicians
The less you complain about what you can't change, the more focus you have for what you can do something about.
By Steve Eakin
Tech
Why Businesses That Use Drones Are Excited About Today
The FAA's new Part 107 rule goes into effect, easing regulations for commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems.
Building a Business
Amid EpiPen Furor, a CEO Shows How Not to Swim Against the Tide
Mylan's crisis response to high EpiPen prices is focused on an important goal: changing the national conversation on health pricing.
Thought Leaders
What About Virtual Overtime? How the New Rule Will Impact Mobile Work
The Department of Labor's new overtime rules are out. Have you read them?
Business News
U.S. Issues New Rules on Small Low-Altitude Commercial Drones
The use of drones for deliveries from companies such as Amazon and Alphabet, however, will require separate regulation.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Small Business Gets a Voice on Regulations — Finally!
Coalition and advocacy campaign to work with lawmakers to do something about reversing the tide of increasing regulations.
Building a Business
Would You Fly in This Single-Passenger Drone?
Chinese startup EHang is testing out a pilotless drone in Nevada.
By Nina Zipkin
Human Resources
Do New Overtime Rules Make Telework Too Risky?
Telework is becoming increasingly popular with employees, but new overtime rules may lead employers to rethink offering these options.
By Matt Straz
Business News
Group Calls on U.S. to Speed Up Favorable Regulations for Autonomous Cars
In January, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it would unveil guidelines to states and manufacturers on self-driving cars by July.
By Reuters
Human Resources
Here’s How the New Overtime Rules Will Affect Entrepreneurs
You have options but, one way or the other, the cost is going up to keep your lesser-paid employees on the job longer than 40 hours.
Building a Business
This Company Wants City Dwellers to Travel in Flying Pods. First, It Must Face the Huge Hurdle of Regulations.
SkyTran is challenged to convince cities to update their aging infrastructure.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Baidu CEO Tells Staff to Put Values Before Profit After Cancer Death Scandal
Li's letter said employees were making compromises for the sake of commercial interests and placing earnings growth above user experience.
By Reuters