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A Blueprint for Green Buildings Struggles to Catch On

December 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Blueprint for Green Buildings Struggles to Catch On
The American Institute of Architects has established lofty goals for building energy-efficient buildings, but clients often aren’t interested in the structures.

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China’s Antitrust Probe Zeroes In on Vendor Claims of Alibaba Pressure

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Antitrust Probe Zeroes In on Vendor Claims of Alibaba Pressure
The probe casts a spotlight on longstanding contentions from merchants and rivals that the e-commerce giant pressures some sellers to operate only on its platforms.

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In Covid-19 Lockdowns, Businesses Hunt for Loopholes

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In Covid-19 Lockdowns, Businesses Hunt for Loopholes
Bars try hairdressing to stay afloat, while the world’s oldest profession diversifies into wine and canned sausages.

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Businesses Feared a Flood of Covid-19 Lawsuits. It Hasn’t Happened.

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Businesses Feared a Flood of Covid-19 Lawsuits. It Hasn’t Happened.
Personal-injury claims over infections are either too hard to prove or get funneled into the workers’ compensation system.

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Covid-19 Stimulus Package Delivers a Christmas Haul for Loggers

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Covid-19 Stimulus Package Delivers a Christmas Haul for Loggers
Tucked inside the new $900 billion coronavirus relief package is $200 million in aid for loggers and trucking companies, a coup for the industry that underscores the importance of lobbying and political connections.

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For Many Bars, Christmas Could Be Last Call

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For Many Bars, Christmas Could Be Last Call
The U.S. bar industry faces its worst crisis since Prohibition, as a return to Covid-19 restrictions on dining and drinking establishments in many cities threatens to snuff out the holiday glow.

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Alibaba Selloff Deepens as Antitrust Probe Rattles Investors

December 24, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba Selloff Deepens as Antitrust Probe Rattles Investors
Shares in Alibaba tumbled, extending a recent pullback, as China stepped up pressure on the e-commerce giant and its billionaire boss Jack Ma.

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Retailers Navigate Customer Service in the Last Days of ‘Shipageddon’

December 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Retailers Navigate Customer Service in the Last Days of ‘Shipageddon’
Retailers are tweaking their supply chains and communications in a bid to alleviate customer disappointment around holiday postal delays.

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Nikola, Republic Services End Garbage-Truck Collaboration

December 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nikola, Republic Services End Garbage-Truck Collaboration
The decision marks a setback for Nikola, an electric-truck startup trying to re-establish credibility with investors.

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5G Auction Shatters Record as Bidding Tops $69 Billion

December 23, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 5G Auction Shatters Record as Bidding Tops $69 Billion
The FCC’s ongoing sale of wireless licenses has fetched more than $66.4 billion after three weeks of bidding, a record sum that could alter cellphone carriers’ prospects for the next decade.

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