October 31, 2023
Most Midmarket Companies in Latin America and Caribbean Use Working...
It is becoming more expensive and complex for companies to operate globally, and firms need better access to money to keep their businesses afloat. Inflation remains high and persistent worldwide,...
October 31, 2023
Judge Orders Realtors to Pay $1.78 Billion in Damage in...
In a landmark decision, a US jury on Tuesday ruled that the National Association of Realtors and multiple real estate firms, including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries, must pay $1.78...
October 31, 2023
Voice-Based AI Interactions Bring Sci-Fi Fantasies to Everyday Reality
The science fiction genre is going to need a new name, or some new tropes, as many of its greatest hits are becoming a right-now reality. The combination of Bluetooth...
October 31, 2023
Cartels in Public Procurement: A Reassessment
Bidding markets differ from all others because the objective of a cartel is not simply to raise prices, but also to ensure that each colluding firm gains some benefit. As...
October 31, 2023
Bid Rigging and Umbrella Damages
When a cartel does not include all sellers in a market, it raises the possibility of buyers paying elevated prices on purchases made from non-cartel members and therefore suffering “umbrella...
October 30, 2023
UK Will Regulate Crypto Like Other Financial Services
The British government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for regulating cryptocurrencies. Included in that plan is the government’s intent to “bring a number of cryptoasset activities into the regulatory perimeter...
October 27, 2023
Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
The rising cost of candy has reportedly led consumers to rethink their Halloween plans. Candy and gum prices rose by 7.5% in September compared to the same period last year,...
October 24, 2023
Suit Claims Big Data Algorithms are Behind Soaring US Rents
Inflation and housing supply shortages have long been held accountable for the escalating rental costs in America. However, two groundbreaking lawsuits suggest that algorithmic pricing software may also be a...
October 24, 2023
US Leads World on Gen AI Investment, Innovation and Implementation
When it comes to the innovation, investment and implementation of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) products and research, the United States leads the rest of the global pack. That’s according to...
