By Phin Upham One of the byproducts of World War II was labor discrimination laws, if it could be believed, and it centered in New York State. As it had during the Civil War, New York once again supplied a great deal of resources and troops in favor of the war effort. All told, some […]
The Antitrust Act of 1890, also known as “The Sherman Act,” is an important piece of legislation that guides antitrust law today. It’s also highly divisive, with intentionally simple language meant to mimic common law. “Restraint of trade” is a concept that frequently comes into play. At the time, journalists were highly critical of what […]
Greece and the European Union (EU) are making headlines again these days. The current government in power in Greece wants to renegotiate bailout money they received from international lenders, the Euro Zone and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Greeks put the new government in power hoping that austerity measures that make their lives more difficult […]
Sharing power has been the norm for the United Kingdom (UK) for years. But recently concluded UK elections gave enough seats in the parliament for the current Conservative party Prime Minister David Cameron to form a government without having to seek help from any other party. It may be somewhat unexpected but the win has […]
By Samuel Phineas Upham Understanding the limits of demands for a particular good is an important part of macroeconomics. If a country has an export, it needs to consider how important that good is to both the rest of the world and the local economy. The aggregate demand represents how much households are willing to […]
By Phineas Upham Tim Cook told the graduating class of Auburn University in 2010 that joining Apple led him to the most significant discovery in his life. He’d joined Apple 15 years before, and would soon become the CEO of the company. Cook graduated from Auburn in 1960, so the speech was a return to […]
Written by Andys Rent-A-Car The Cayman Islands are largely known on an international level as being a tax-free country whether for businesses or for the individual. The most accurate description, however, would be that the islands are “tax-neutral”. Although the Cayman Islands jurisdiction does not till date levy any form of tax on incomes and […]
By Phineas Upham Sprite is actually a German beverage. It was developed in West Germany in 1959, where it was known by the moniker “Fante Klare Zitrone,” or “Clear Lemon Fanta” in English. 7-Up had been gaining steady popularity in the United States during the late fifties and early sixties, so Coca-Cola needed a product […]
Written by: Lyle Charles Consulting Summary: Disputes in construction & turnaround services are easier to resolve when you utilize mediation. In construction, time is money. Avoiding trial is par for the course as firms try to find a legal resolution without ruining a relationship. The solution to this challenge is private mediation. Mediation is useful […]
If you’re facing a construction claim or dispute, it can seem like the process is unfairly stacked against you. You may not understand what you need to prove your side, and you could inadvertently risk damaging relationships with important suppliers and builders. Even a simple dispute can mean hours of construction claim preparation. That kind […]