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Thought Leaders

Will Decriminalization of Sex Work Become the Next Anti-Regulation Battle?

As the case for legalizing marijuana gains steam across the U.S., sex workers and activists are following suit, arguing that criminalizing their work does more harm than good.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

New York City’s Styrofoam Ban Overturned

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

The 10 Best States to Start a Small Business

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

To Encourage Crowdfunding, Change the Definition of an Investment Company

By Scott Shane

Buying a Franchise

FDA Releases New Anti-Food Poisoning Rules Just as Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 30 States

Separate salmonella outbreaks have been reportedly tied to cucumbers and Chipotle.

By Kate Taylor

Thought Leaders

Winning at All Costs Is Not True Leadership

When you set out to win and don't count the costs, you end up paying far more than you expected.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Why Kickstarter and Indiegogo Won’t Go Into Equity Crowdfunding

The types of investors who put money into reward-based crowdfunders aren't the ones who will buy shares through equity crowdfunding – at least not at first.

By Scott Shane

Building a Business

How the NLRB’s Employment Ruling Could Hurt Jobs, Business Growth

The NLRB just penalized the only entities providing jobs in this country, in the name of increasing employment. How does that make sense?

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

No Eggs, No Mayo: FDA Goes After Hampton Creek for Naming Its Vegan Spread ‘Just Mayo’

The FDA is not amused.

By Laura Entis

Business News

Researchers Find Uber Use Leads to a Decrease in DUI Deaths

A study of drunk-driving deaths shows Uber has a positive effect, provided the price is right.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Airbnb Agrees to Collect Tourism Tax in Paris, Its Biggest Market

The home-rental platform today announced that it will automatically collect tourism taxes for guests and remit them directly to the City Hall.

By Catherine Clifford

Tech

Court Rules FTC Can Come After Your Company After a Cyber Attack

in a closely watched ruling, an appeals court says victims of hackers have liability for unfair-practices claims.

By Ray Hennessey

Business Accounting

Apple’s Tim Cook Made a Rookie Mistake and Might Face SEC Sanctions

The CEO of Apple, which is notoriously tight-lipped, selectively released information about his company's performance. That's not good.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

Don’t Underestimate the Devastating Consequences of HR Mistakes

The functional area of human resources is no less complex than accounting. There is a mind-numbing list of things that a competent HR professional needs to know about.

By Doug and Polly White

Business Legal

Businesses in Seattle Are Now Required to Make Some Bathrooms ‘Gender Neutral’

Single-stall restrooms are now all-gender facilities in Seattle.

By Kate Taylor

Business News

SEC Says Companies Must Share CEO-Employee Compensation Ratio With Investors

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules have been opposed by many trade groups.

By Reuters

Business Accounting

When Starting a Business, Beware All the Taxes and Regulations

Check out this primer on all the burdens the government will place on your venture.

By Doug and Polly White

Business News

New York City Caves on Plan to Cap Uber Drivers

Mayor Bill de Blasio faced vocal opposition to plans to stop Uber's growth in New York.

By Ray Hennessey

Building a Business

New York Moves Closer to a $15 Minimum Wage for Fast-Food Employees

A state-appointed panel has recommended a significant increase from $8.75 an hour.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Do You Have a Plan to Survive the Proposed Overtime Rules?

One thing politicians seem to forget is that when they change the rules to try to force higher pay, the money has to come from somewhere.

By Doug and Polly White

Building a Business

Uber Takes Swipe at NYC Regulators With Clever ‘De Blasio’ Feature

The ride-hailing transportation giant has updated its app with a special message for residents of the Big Apple.

By Catherine Clifford

Buying a Franchise

FDA Extends Deadlines for Chain Restaurant to Add Calorie Counts to Menus

There's still confusion on what adding calorie counts will actually mean for many food establishments.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Chipotle Raises Prices in San Francisco After Minimum Wage Hike

As San Francisco becomes an even pricier place to do business, it's becoming more expensive to buy burritos.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

California Man Must Pay for Gunning Down His Neighbor’s Drone

What protections do drone-weary citizens have as the gadgets increasingly fill our friendly skies?

By Geoff Weiss

Building a Business

The First Net Neutrality Complaint Looks Doomed to Fail

A test case of the FCC's new net neutrality rules arrived on the agency's doorstep. It involves slow web streams, but is likely to fail.

By Jeff John Roberts

Thought Leaders

Two California Farmers Just Stopped the Government From Stealing Your Products

The Supreme Court's ruling over raisins means regulators need to think twice about taking private property.

By Ray Hennessey

Business News

Amazon Insists Federal Rules Apply to U.S. Deliveries by Drone

The e-retailing giant says local communities should not be allowed to regulate unmanned aerial systems authorized by federal aviation regulators.

By Reuters

Buying a Franchise

San Francisco’s Law Targeting Sugary Sodas May Mean Trouble for Starbucks

As the city contemplates a law that will require warnings on soda advertising, the Frappuccino comes under fire.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Dear Politician: If Small Business Is So Important, How Do You Explain These Facts?

The economy runs on private-sector job growth. Why is that so hard to understand?

By Susan Solovic

Business Accounting

Companies Can Now ‘Test The Waters’ Before Pursuing a Mini-IPO

A recently approved provision of the JOBS Act allows business to meet and share information with potential investors.

By Kendall Almerico