President issues order limiting last-minute federal labor agreements WASHINGTON, D.C. — President [Name] has issued an executive memorandum prohibiting federal agencies from finalizing collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in the 30…
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with two building services companies accused of using illegal no-poach agreements…
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been accused by a U.S. labor agency of requiring employees who were laid off or fired from the rocket and satellite…
By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has asked a judge to dismiss the government’s prosecution of a UnitedHealth Group affiliate accused of unlawfully restricting employee mobility, marking…
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro have signed bilateral cooperation agreements in areas such as economy, trade and tourism, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV)…
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea on Tuesday denounced the annual military drills between the United States and South Korea, warning of a “thermonuclear war” over recent trilateral…
By Anna Tong (Reuters) – Cruise, General Motors’ robotaxi unit, said on Thursday it had signed the driverless car industry’s first labor union agreements, a significant milestone as unions and…
By Nyasha Chingono HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwe and Iran signed 12 memorandums of understanding on Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties, as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up his three-nation African…
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DeSantis Signs Bill Nullifying Disney’s Last-Minute Agreements Mary Lou Masters on May 5, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday to nullify Disney’s last-minute agreements intended to curb…
BAMAKO (Reuters) – The World Bank and Mali on Monday signed financing agreements for two projects worth around $302 million, the ministry of economy said. Around $266 million will go…
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Britain this week inked an agreement aimed at boosting trade and investment with South Carolina, its third such deal with a U.S. state, and…
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Visa Inc, the world’s largest payments processor, said on Sunday it was severing its global credit card agreements with collapsed crypto exchange FTX. “The situation with…
Iconic Italian brand signs record 20 agreements in a year – 11 in Q1 alone – to add 50 locations to pipeline Lexington, KY (RestaurantNews.com) With 11 straight months of…
The Fast-Growing Pizza Franchise Continues its Rapid Nationwide Expansion while Generating Impressive Same-Store Sales Growth Toledo, OH (RestaurantNews.com) Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is on pace…
Leading Fast-Casual Concept to Expand in New and Existing Markets with Deals Resulting in 29 New Restaurants Wichita, KS (RestaurantNews.com) Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced…
Experienced multiunit operators diversifying brand portfolios with Shipley Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for 85 years, has inked deals with two veteran multiunit operators to…
Carolina Beach, NC (-) The Peach Cobbler Factory executives announce they have secured agreements for over one hundred dessert shops according to Greg George Co-Owner of PCF Franchising LLC. The…
Nekter Juice Bar Co-Founders Steve and Alexis Schulze Celebrate the Lifestyle Brand’s Accelerating Expansion Across the U.S. Costa Mesa, CA (-) As its appeal among both consumers and the franchise…
Fast-growing brand coming to Georgia and Maryland in 2022 Houston, TX (-) Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts and kolaches since 1936, continued its rapid growth trajectory in Q1…
Atlanta, GA (-) CRU Lounge, owned by Atlanta-based entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, already the largest black-owned nightlife chain and largest hookah lounge chain in the United States, is furthering it’s imprint…
America’s largest premium QSR Italian chain signs franchise area development agreements to open 45 locations throughout the United States Lexington, KY (-) Fazoli’s is bringing more of its craveable, premium…
Amazon Under Fire In California For ‘Anti-Competitive’ Sales Agreements Trevor Schakohl on September 14, 2022 California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a lawsuit against Amazon Wednesday for alleged illegal practices…
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The United States and Saudi Arabia on Friday made a package of announcements ranging from removing peacekeepers from a strategic island off the Saudi and Egyptian…
By David Lawder WASHINGTON -The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on creditor committees for Chad, Ethiopia and Zambia to quickly reach agreements with authorities to restructure the countries’ debts,…