The multiple crises of the past few years are causing American businesses to consider “friend-shoring,” or the placement of manufacturing in countries with shared values.
The aftermath of European Union sanctions on Russia mean that some older vessels may not be properly inspected and maintained, leading to a catastrophic accident at sea.
Oberman led the transportation board in approving the $31 billion merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, which will have steep repercussions for Chicago-area communities, citing safety as one of the chief reasons.
Stephanie Resnick, partner and co-chair of the Directors’ and Officers’ Liability and Corporate Governance Practice Group at Fox Rothschild LLP, offers advice to corporate boards and leaders on how they can avoid being faulted for failing to prepare for an economic downturn.
Non-compete clauses have a long and established history in employment contracts. Is it time to do away with a practice that seems so unfair on its face?
The move highlighted the potential risks that firms involved in due diligence face in China as Xi Jinping has tightened the ruling Communist Party’s grip on information.
Employers need to efficiently collect information on frontline workers’ needs and requirements to recruit and retain them, says Dan Johnston, chief executive officer and co-founder of WorkStep.