The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, while optimistic on global markets, forecasts a deliberate deceleration in talent acquisition for 2026 as the bank sharpens its focus on operational efficiency and strategic resource allocation.
Polish online marketplace Erli has filed a lawsuit against dominant rival Allegro, alleging the platform abuses its market power to pressure sellers into maintaining higher prices on competing sites. Allegro denies the accusations, stating its seller benefit programs are voluntary.
A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.
A federal lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring quotas and executive pay tied to demographic targets has placed Comerica's DEI governance under intense scrutiny. The legal challenge emerges as the regional bank navigates its planned acquisition by Fifth Third Bancorp, raising questions about regulatory hurdles and integration risks.
A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Kuwait mandates sweeping regulations on food delivery platforms, capping commissions and banning exclusivity deals after uncovering anti-competitive practices that hurt restaurants and consumers.
Anthropic's viral 'vibe coding' tool, Claude Code, is rapidly altering software development practices across North Carolina's tech sector, prompting strategic pivots, stock market jitters, and a fundamental rethink of the human role in the process.
The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.
Origin Bancorp (OBK) executives detailed strong profitability gains and a strategic hiring push, positioning the bank to capitalize on merger-driven market shifts and surpass $10 billion in assets.
Facing internal resistance to AI adoption, payments company MassPay linked its use directly to a profit-sharing pool. The result, according to CEO Ran Grushkowsky, was not just significant cost savings and eliminated hiring needs, but a notable boost in team morale.
Three executive members of a Northern Arizona University fraternity have been charged with hazing after an 18-year-old student died during an off-campus rush event, prompting a university suspension and renewed scrutiny of Greek life practices.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol strengthens its executive team with two co-directors, while Arc'teryx creates a chief brand officer role, highlighting a strategic focus on traceability and consumer experience in a competitive market.
A UK tribunal has allowed a massive lawsuit accusing Valve of anti-competitive practices to proceed, drawing vocal support from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who calls Steam the last major platform clinging to restrictive payment rules.
Seven Wisconsin employers filed WARN notices in January, yet the state's unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.1%. Economists point to a cooling but stable labor market, with significant workforce changes driven by retirements and sectoral shifts.
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.
Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.
Insiders at Canadian forestry giant Canfor Corporation have been net buyers of the company's shares over the last twelve months, with President Susan Yurkovich leading the activity. The trend signals internal optimism as key executives invest personal capital even above current trading prices.
The Federal Maritime Commission has levied one of its largest fines against Mediterranean Shipping Company, citing a pattern of wrongful late-fee charges, tariff publication failures, and repeated overcharges on thousands of container shipments.
Fieldguide, an AI-native platform for accounting and audit, secures major funding as it aims to tackle the profession's deepening talent shortage by automating routine work and reshaping traditional firm operations.
