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'Second Chance Month' is a failed promise for former inmates. Here's how we can fix that

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Since 2017, April is observed as Second Chance Month in the United States. This year is no different. President Biden released his proclamation on March 29 and announced, “During Second Chance Month, we recommit to building a criminal justice system that lives up to those ideals so that people returning to their communities from jail or prison […]

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Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses

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NEW YORK — Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by food mogul David Chang, said it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term. Momofuku started selling its Chili Crunch product in 2020, a crunchy spicy oil with

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Small business optimism just hit an 11-year low. 'Will depressed small business owners depress the economy?'

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After years of struggling through COVID-related supply disruptions, inflation, hiring difficulties, rising borrowing costs, and even a surge in retail theft, new data suggests the mood of many small business owners is hitting bottom. The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.9 points to 88.5 in March, marking the lowest

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New Hampshire donut censorship and the ‘speech police’: Local bakery sues over ruling that student-painted mural was advertising, not art

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A New Hampshire town’s new ordinance that was pitched as “a path forward” for public artwork hasn’t resolved a bakery owner’s First Amendment dispute over a large pastry painting, and his lawyer predicts it will only lead to more litigation as town officials become “speech police.” Conway residents passed the ordinance by a vote of

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30-year-old banker quit $100k role to start healthy fast food chain because he had no work-life balance

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Long hours in exchange for a handsome salary is a common trade-off made by those in banking. But after three years of “brutal” analyst work for Deutsche Bank, Jonathan Recanati was ready to pack it all in and strike out on his own. “Very often in a bank a lot of people are out for

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Nationwide review 2024: Comprehensive home, auto, and business insurance

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Whether you know Nationwide from its commercials or its catchy tagline “Nationwide is on your side,” it’s a popular choice for insurance. It’s the 10th-largest property and casualty insurer based on direct premiums written, and it works with over 11,000 independent agents all over the country. However, Nationwide has paused issuing policies in some states,

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IRS claws back money given to businesses under fraud-ridden COVID-era tax credit program

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FILE – A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is seen, May 4, 2021, in Washington. The IRS says it’s making progress with initiatives to claw back money improperly distributed under the Employee Retention Credit. The ERC was designed to help businesses retain employees during pandemic-era shut downs, but it quickly became a magnet

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Tax changes small business owners should be aware of as the tax deadline looms

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As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year. April 15 is still the annual tax deadline for many small businesses although, unlike individuals, small businesses can have varying deadlines depending on the type of company, the state the taxes are filed in,

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Chubb insurance review 2024: Protection for auto, home, business, and jewelry

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Established as an underwriting business back in 1882, Chubb has grown to become one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the world. The company is headquartered in Warren, NJ, though it has offices in over 50 countries and territories globally. Chubb offers several insurance products, including business, property, vehicle, and valuables coverage.  If

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