IWAKI, Japan – Beach season has started across Japan, which means seafood for holiday makers and good times for business owners. But in Fukushima, that may end soon. Within weeks, the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is expected to start releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the sea, a highly contested plan still facing fierce…
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UPS strike threat presents challenges to some local businesses, opportunity for others
Local business owners said they were concerned about the impact a UPS strike could have on their shipments, and with only days left for negotiators to avoid a nationwide strike, some owners are preparing. Businesses reliant on shipping products for customers say they hope the Atlanta-based package delivery giant and the Teamsters union reach a…
WestJet shutting down discount airline Swoop
WestJet is shutting down its budget airline, Swoop. The company made the announcement in a news release Friday, noting that the ratification of its recent deal with its pilots allows it to integrate all of its staff at various airlines into a single banner. “As negotiated in the collective agreement, the WestJet Group will now…
Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates
If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in court fighting over her estate and multiple wills. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date….
Petro-Canada payment problems continue, but the company says it’s ‘making progress’ on fixing
Petro-Canada says the nearly weeklong problems that customers have experienced with things like payment and loyalty programs at the gas station chain are ongoing, but it is making progress on solving them. Problems at the company started about a week ago, when on Friday reports suggested that parent company Suncor had been hacked. Over the…
Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement
Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing…
‘That happened on Donald Trump’s watch’
Chris ChristieAP/Matt Rourke Former New Jersey governor and current GOP presidential candidate appeared on “Fox News Tonight” on Tuesday. On it, he blamed former President Donald Trump for North Korea’s weaponry advancements. “That happened on Donald Trump’s watch,” he said. GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie blamed former President Donald Trump for North Korean weapon advancements…
This week’s business news includes a Bell milestone and USDA updates
The Bell H-1 Fleet surpasses half a million flight hours FORT WORTH – The current H-1 fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms reached a major flight milestone by surpassing the 500,000-flight hour mark. Nearly 400 AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters, built by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc company and operated by the US Marine…