By alex brown October 05, 2022 “Forever chemicals” are everywhere. The thousands of chemicals in the group known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found in cookware, packaging, cosmetics, clothing, carpet, electronics, firefighting foam, and many other products. The chemicals, which do not naturally break down, are so widespread that they’re found … Continue reading ‘It’s the government’s job to protect people’: States are finally starting to ban ‘forever chemicals’
Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. A. Khalid @askhalid Evelyn Hockstein / reuters Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a bill today that would create a $20 million pilot … Continue reading FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms
By Talib Visram August 04, 2022 Though it’s 98% contained today, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has been burning in New Mexico since April, becoming the largest fire in the state’s history. By late June, it had burned through almost 350,000 acres and destroyed 900 structures. More troubling still is that most of the counties … Continue reading Wildfires disproportionately impact low-income people. Here’s how communities can protect them
How to ensure no ad dollar is wasted in an economic downturn Intellimize on July 21, 2022 When an economic downturn strikes, what’s the first thing you do? Eliminate wasteful spending. As marketers, we know well that our budgets are the first to get cut. Marketing is notoriously undervalued, even though research shows that companies … Continue reading 4 tips to maximize your ad spend and protect the customer experience
By Eva Galperin June 29, 2022 Roe v. Wade is no more, but this is not 1972, the year before it was passed. In some ways, it’s even worse. When the Supreme Court ruled last week that banning abortion is not unconstitutional, abortion immediately became illegal in several states with “trigger … Continue reading Now that Roe has been overturned, it’s up to the tech industry to protect our data
Peter Daisyme October 17, 2021 Anytime money accumulates, risk and uncertainty also enter the picture. Thankfully, as the leader of your family, you can make certain proactive decisions to guard your financial future and safeguard against serious threats. The sooner you put them into practice, the better. Adopting a Long-Term Financial View Money is often … Continue reading 7 Smart Ways to Protect Your Family’s Financial Future
Laura Patterson September 23, 2021 Ever wish you had a crystal ball to see the future and plan accordingly? More effective than a crystal ball, future proofing is the process of anticipating what the future might bring, in order to minimize the potential downside of future events. And it is one important way to protect … Continue reading 2 Future-Proofing Components to Protect Your Growth
David Odinegun August 24, 2021 If you have a small business, the last thing you want is to get into legal trouble for some reason. Small companies and startups can be particularly vulnerable to the hazards presented by the legal system. They often lack the resources and knowledge about how to navigate complex legal issues. … Continue reading How to Protect Your Small Business From Legal Risks
Peter Navarro June 23, 2021 Imagine that a customer visits your website and places an order for 10,000 dollars through a credit card. You verify the transaction is valid after it was approved by the card operator, and proceed to send the product within the agreed period. While you wait for the money to transfer … Continue reading How Businesses Can Protect Themselves from Chargeback Fraud
Angela Hausman, PhD April 18, 2021 Just like a shark swimming below the surface comes up unexpectedly to attack a swimmer, businesses face these silent killers every day as any number of business disasters like just below the surface of normal business operations. To avoid business disaster and ruin, you must recognize where these killers … Continue reading Avoid a Business Disaster and Ruin: Steps to Protect Your Brand
