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Disney Lawyer Defends Distribution of ‘Black Widow’ in Scarlett Johansson Fight

August 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney Lawyer Defends Distribution of ‘Black Widow’ in Scarlett Johansson Fight
The lawyer said Disney will seek to move the fight from the courts to arbitration.

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McDonald’s Pushes Diners to Use Trays as Food Bags Run Tight

August 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s Pushes Diners to Use Trays as Food Bags Run Tight
The burger chain recently told restaurant owners that they needed to limit orders of bags from suppliers as usage is running ahead of already high numbers last year—the latest supply challenge affecting U.S. restaurants.

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Alabama Is Home to One of the U.S.’s Tightest Labor Markets

August 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alabama Is Home to One of the U.S.’s Tightest Labor Markets
The city of Birmingham’s diversified economy, an earlier relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, and limited number of available workers put it in competition with Salt Lake City for the lowest unemployment rate for large metro areas.

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Peloton Tested a U.S. Safety Watchdog. It Wasn’t the First.

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Peloton Tested a U.S. Safety Watchdog. It Wasn’t the First.
A public clash between the at-home fitness giant and a federal regulator showed how messy consumer product recalls can be.

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In the Streaming Wars, Sony Stands on the Sidelines

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In the Streaming Wars, Sony Stands on the Sidelines
The other major studios are ‘beating each other’s brains out.’ Meanwhile, Hollywood’s only noncombatant is finding ways to profit.

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SEC Pauses Enforcement of Some Whistleblower Program Rules

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SEC Pauses Enforcement of Some Whistleblower Program Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission said it would look into revising two amendments to its whistleblower award program rules that were adopted last September and said that in the interim it would largely pause enforcement of parts of the two amendments.

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Amazon to Require Masks for Warehouse Workers as Delta Variant Surges

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon to Require Masks for Warehouse Workers as Delta Variant Surges
Amazon told its U.S. warehouse workers that they will all have to wear masks starting Monday, expanding a requirement that so far had applied only to those who haven’t been vaccinated against Covid-19.

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City Manager Nick Edwards Provides Update to Cybersecurity Incident

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is responding to a recent cybersecurity incident that began on July 7, 2021.  The incident impacted the City’s computer system and caused a temporary outage affecting phones, computers […]

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BKD CPAs & Advisors to Host Multi-Entity Online Cloud Session on August 10

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Whether you have multiple entities or a single entity with plans to add more, you likely know the headaches involved with multi-entity management, especially if you’re relying on spreadsheets for consolidations. Join BKD CPAs & […]

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Colbert Lawn Service’s Winning Tips for August 2021

August 6, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

For over four decades, Colbert Lawn Service has exceeded customer expectations in Joplin. The company is always happy to share their wisdom and experience to help community members have the best lawns and yards possible.  […]

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  • Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13
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