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An Act of God: How pandemic-era judicial inconsistencies are harming small businesses
By the end of the year, the words “unprecedented,” “unusual,” and “difficult” will probably no longer mean much in our public parlance....
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Jan 8, 20216 min read


The Dream Sync: An Interview with Sport Ivory
Sport Ivory is a Nashville-based band consisting of lead vocalist Jeffrey James, guitarist Justin Halpin, and sound designer Jordan...
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Sep 26, 202021 min read


Shopping Outside the Box: Why Walmart’s Departure May Be a Good Deal for Rural America
In January of 2016, Walmart announced that it would be closing 154 of its locations in the US. This included all 102 Walmart Express...
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Dec 13, 20175 min read


The Galaxy Note 7 Recall: A Case Study of Chaebol Culture in the Republic of Samsung
On October 11, Samsung issued a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 device amid reports of battery fires. Immediately after, Samsung’s...
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Dec 12, 20166 min read


Trump and the Grand Spectacle of His Business Acumen
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has maintained his Kardashian-esque grasp of the headlines — despite arguably xenophobic, misogynist, and...
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Mar 11, 20165 min read


Business, Pray, Love: Hobby Lobby and Conestoga’s Oral Arguments
Hello from Arlington! There might be snow on the ground, but it is indeed late March — and that means that the Supreme Court has finally...
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Mar 27, 20145 min read


Thank You For Snacking
A recent episode of WBUR radio’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook discussed a major new policy debate: can big food be sued in the way big...
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Feb 24, 20142 min read


Holy Schnikes, Reproductive Health!
Hello readers! I hope that, despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter, you’re keeping warm and reading up on...
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Feb 5, 20145 min read


Businesses Might Be People, Too? Religion and the ACA at the Court
Hello, readers, and welcome to December! Just when you thought the Supreme Court was slowing down in preparation for the holiday season,...
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Dec 4, 20137 min read
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