Federal Court: Temp Workers Count As Employees Under SBA Rules
A federal district court in Bloomfield v. Engineered Structures ruled that temporary workers from staffing agencies must be counted as employees under SBA regulations. The decision relied on 13 C.F.R. §121.106 and the SBA Size Policy Statement, confirming that the PPP definition of employee applies to all SBA size standards. This interpretation means firms cannot reduce their headcount by using temps to qualify for PPP loans or small‑business set‑aside contracts. The ruling reinforces SBA’s intent to prevent manipulation of size thresholds across federal procurement programs.
Don’t Give up on Your Part D Costs
The author recounts a recent struggle with Medicare Part D after a prescription fell off the plan’s formulary, raising the out‑of‑pocket cost from the expected $500 to nearly $600. By appealing the denial, the drug was reinstated on the formulary, the...
Inconsistencies and Downstream Effects in the Court’s Approaches to Slaughter and Cook, by Graham Steele
The Supreme Court is poised to decide *Trump v. Slaughter* and *Trump v. Cook*, two cases that pit the Court’s Fed‑specific removal protection against a broader challenge to agency independence. In *Cook*, the Court upheld the Federal Reserve’s unique at‑will...
GAMA Results Positive for Businesss Jets in 2025
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported that its 2025 year‑end data showed a robust rebound in the business jet segment, with 300 deliveries in the fourth quarter—up 37 aircraft from the same period in 2024. Higher billings were driven...
At Air France-KLM, the Onus Is on KLM to Do Better
Air France‑KLM posted a €1.754 billion FY25 net profit, with Air France delivering a 6.7% operating margin while KLM lagged at 3.2%. The Back on Track cost‑reduction program saved €450 million, yet KLM’s expenses rose faster than revenues, pressured by higher Schiphol...
Inside Addi’s Mission to Build a Fairer Financial System in Colombia
Addi, a Colombian buy‑now‑pay‑later fintech founded by Santiago Suarez, was born from a personal loss in the 1999 financial crisis and aims to reshape credit with transparent, fee‑free products. By building a lean technology platform and a two‑sided merchant network,...
CSIS Panel Discussion | United States and Iran on the Brink: What’s at Stake?
The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a panel examining the escalating crisis between the United States and Iran after Tehran’s harsh suppression of recent protests. President Trump responded by dispatching an aircraft carrier strike group to the Persian...
From Launch to Loss of Exclusivity- Reducing Access and Affordability Barriers Across the Brand Lifecycle
CoverMyMeds outlines how access and affordability challenges evolve across a biopharma brand’s lifecycle, from launch through loss of exclusivity, and offers actionable, data‑driven strategies to mitigate them. The firm emphasizes real‑time analytics, provider‑focused tools, and tailored patient assistance to reduce...
TRANSCRIPT: Fed Governor Stephen Miran Talks Rates, Stablecoins and AI
Fed Governor Stephen Miran praised the appointment of Kevin Warsh, noting his hawkish reputation could give the Fed more credibility and make larger rate cuts easier. He highlighted systematic biases in inflation measurement—particularly portfolio‑management services and lagged shelter data—that have...
Detroit Diesel Unveils Gen 6 Engines for 2027 Compliance
Detroit Diesel unveiled its sixth‑generation DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines, slated for release in early 2027, to satisfy the EPA’s 2027 heavy‑duty NOx rule that trims tailpipe NOx by more than 80 % and particulate matter by 50 %. The Gen 6 platform...
A Circulating Inflammation Suppressor Decreases Mortality
Researchers used Mendelian randomization to demonstrate that the inflammatory cytokine IL6 directly increases all‑cause mortality, while its soluble receptor IL6R has the opposite effect. Elevated circulating IL6R was linked to lower risk of lung cancer, diabetes, stroke and coronary artery...
How Texas Turned a Grid Failure Into a Public Bailout
The episode examines Texas’s 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which knocked out half of ERCOT’s capacity and caused massive blackouts. While the market design intended to let extreme events impose financial penalties on generators that failed to hedge, regulators intervened—forcing a...
League of Legends Patch 26.4 Sets the Stage for First Stand
Patch 26.4 is Riot Games’ final balance update before the First Stand international event, aiming to smooth the competitive meta. The patch tones down burst and late‑game scaling on dominant picks such as Aphelios, Gwen, and Syndra while giving modest...
Kongsberg to Supply RS4 Weapon Stations for CAVS Fleet
Patria and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a €140 million contract to equip more than 300 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles with PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations under the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. The deal includes additional orders for...
Newly Launched Pinion Hires Fortegra’s Kyle Selvig as US CUO
Pinion Insurance, a newly formed specialty carrier backed by up to $180 million of preferred equity from Barings, announced the appointment of Kyle Selvig as its U.S. Chief Underwriting Officer. Selvig, who brings 25 years of P&C experience and previously managed roughly...
Namibia’s Strategic Ascent in the Global Uranium Supply Chain
The episode outlines Namibia’s rise to become the world’s third‑largest uranium producer, delivering 7,333 tonnes in 2024 and targeting 8,000‑9,000 tonnes in 2025. It highlights the country’s three flagship mines—Husab, Rössing, and the revived Langer Heinrich—along with their robust infrastructure,...
Epic Games Release Final Free Quixel Mixer
Epic Games announced the final offline release of Quixel Mixer, version 2023.1.0, marking the end of updates for the once‑free texturing app. The package includes over 800 free asset packs totaling more than 30 GB and will continue to work offline. Existing...
France Authorises Three-Year Trial Decree for Games with Monetisable Digital Objects
France has enacted a three‑year experimental decree authorising games with monetisable digital objects (JONUM) under the oversight of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux. The framework mandates full identity verification, weekly spending and playtime caps, and mandatory self‑exclusion tools. It also...
Australian Esports League Joins Forces with Australian Grand Prix for Esports Tournament
The Australian Esports League has teamed up with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to launch the Victorian Virtual Grand Prix, a student‑focused esports tournament. Primary school pupils will race in‑person on February 28 at Kingsville Primary, while secondary students compete online...
How Different Types of Technology Have Built the New Casino Floor
Advances in live‑streaming, mobile‑first design, and random number generators have reshaped online casino experiences. High‑resolution 4K cameras, OCR and AR enable seamless live dealer games from providers like Evolution and Playtech. HTML5‑optimized mobile apps, now exceeding 30 in New Jersey,...
Tradipitant
Vanda Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for tradipitant (Nereus®), an oral selective NK1 receptor antagonist, to treat motion‑induced nausea and vomiting. The approval marks the first new drug for motion sickness in more than four decades, highlighting a significant regulatory milestone....
Project Gigabit BDUK Update for February 2026
BDUK released its February 2026 update on Project Gigabit, showing that 21% of UK properties now have fibre built. The data, captured on 16 February 2026, reflects contract‑level construction across all regions. BDUK notes a reporting lag, meaning actual on‑ground progress may be slightly...
FAA, EASA Qualify Boeing 777-9 Flight Simulator
The FAA and EASA have issued initial qualification certificates for the Boeing 777‑9 flight simulator, a joint effort by Boeing and CAE. The simulator, housed at Boeing's Gatwick training campus, will now be used by regulators to validate training courseware before...
Guest Post: Venture Capital, Startup Liability, and D&O Insurance
When a startup secures venture capital, its liability profile shifts dramatically as cash, fiduciary duties, and litigation exposure rise overnight. Without directors and officers (D&O) coverage, founders and executives can face personal financial loss from employment, equity, or disclosure disputes....
Namib Advances US$300M Gold Revival with Redwing Dewatering
Namib Minerals announced that dewatering at its Redwing Mine in Zimbabwe started on January 29, 2026, following its November 2025 work plan. The dewatering enables feasibility studies, underground assessments, and detailed engineering for the mine's restart. This effort is part...
M&A Trends: Outlook for Healthcare, Tech, Banking, & More
Mergers and acquisitions in 2026 are being reshaped by several converging forces. Artificial intelligence is streamlining due‑diligence, while ESG considerations are increasingly factored into valuations and integration plans. Cross‑border activity is surging, especially in Asia‑Pacific, and private‑equity firms are expanding...
Top 3 SPAC Targets – Sports
After a quiet spell, SPAC activity is reviving, and the sports sector is emerging as a prime hunting ground. The article highlights three private companies—Stats Perform Group, Veo Technologies, and Global Sports Group—as the most compelling SPAC targets. Each offers...
The Portuguese Hotel Market Can No Longer Grow As Before
Portugal’s hotel sector posted a record‑breaking RevPAR of €72.38 in 2025, up 4.3% year‑over‑year, while ADR rose 4.0%. Occupancy, however, barely moved from 57.8% to 57.9%, meaning revenue growth stemmed almost entirely from higher room rates. Regional analysis shows secondary...
(Update) Chase Sapphire Reserve ‘Points Boost’: Removes 1.5% Travel Redemption, Adds Boost Feature For 2% On Select Travel
Chase is revamping the Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred travel redemption structure by retiring the flat 1.5% (and 1.25% for Preferred) rate and introducing a variable "Points Boost" that can reach 2% on qualifying flights and hotels. The change takes...
The Top Five M&A Books Recommended By Experts
The article curates five must‑read M&A titles, ranging from the classic leveraged‑buyout saga *Barbarians at the Gate* to the modern, process‑driven *Agile M&A*. It highlights each book’s unique angle—deal psychology, agile execution, deep valuation, strategic analysis, and comprehensive integration guidance....
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
Bambu Lab has launched the P2S Combo, its latest desktop 3D printer that supersedes the popular P1S. The machine retains the 256 mm cubic build volume but adds a rigid steel frame, 600 mm/s peak speed (practically 300 mm/s), and a 40 mm³/s material...
How to Drive Change Management During M&A Integration
Mergers and acquisitions are fundamentally change initiatives, yet many firms neglect dedicated change management. Appointing a specialized change manager transforms integration from ad‑hoc tasks into a value‑creation engine, especially after the deal closes. A proven methodology—interviews, surveys, reporting, action plans,...
New Article Alert: “SAD Scheme Standing Orders”
Eric Goldman announced a forthcoming Chicago‑Kent Law Review essay titled “SAD Scheme Standing Orders.” The piece surveys the emerging wave of judicial standing orders aimed at curbing the abusive Schedule A (SAD) IP enforcement scheme that has proliferated over the past...
MOUZ vs The MongolZ Headline Opening BLAST Open Rotterdam Matches
BLAST has released the opening schedule for BLAST Open Rotterdam, kicking off on March 18 and running through March 29. The first eight matches feature MOUZ versus The MongolZ on March 19, alongside matchups such as Team Falcons vs NRG...
In FTC Settlement, Cigna Agrees to Change Some PBM Business Practices, Charge Customers Less for Insulin
The episode examines Cigna’s settlement with the FTC over its Express Scripts PBM, which was accused of inflating insulin prices through opaque rebate deals. Key provisions require Cigna to prioritize lower‑cost drug versions, base patient copays on net prices, increase...
Azul Retreats as Rivals Move In for the Kill
American Airlines and United Airlines have pledged a $200 million cash infusion to Azul as the Brazilian carrier seeks to exit Chapter 11. Instead of fueling growth, Azul is slashing capacity by roughly 35 percent to shore up its balance sheet. Meanwhile, LATAM...
The Principle of Distinction in the Autonomous Age | Texas National Security Review
The Texas National Security Review podcast features Nathan Wood discussing how the principle of distinction must evolve for autonomous warfare. Wood argues that debate should shift from abstract concerns to the legal and operational specifics of existing systems, ensuring human...
Sawmill Systems Test Assets Intangibly
Comact has deployed Rockwell Automation’s FactoryTalk Logix Echo to emulate 48 ControlLogix 5580 processors, expanding its testing capacity far beyond the limits of physical hardware. The virtual environment costs roughly one‑tenth of traditional PLC racks, delivering a scalable, cost‑effective platform for sawmill...
Donegal Group’s Net Income Climbs 56% as CoR Improves in 2025
Donegal Group reported a 56% jump in net income to $79.3 million for 2025, driven by a stronger combined ratio of 95.4% versus 98.6% the prior year. Net premiums earned fell slightly to $921.2 million, with commercial lines posting modest...
Best Western Nordic Hit By Data Breach: Cybercriminals Targeting Guests Via WhatsApp & SMS
Best Western hotels in Sweden, Denmark and Norway suffered a data breach that exposed guest names, check‑in dates, email addresses and phone numbers. Cybercriminals are now using the stolen details to launch phishing attacks via WhatsApp and SMS, directing victims...
Fnatic Issues Statement Following Recent Online Player Abuse
Fnatic issued a public statement reaffirming its zero‑tolerance stance toward online abuse targeting its players, after a spike in personal attacks and death threats. The organization unveiled an action plan that includes reporting threats to authorities and imposing bans on...
League of Legends Americas Cup 2026 Format and Schedule Revealed
Riot Games unveiled the inaugural League of Legends Americas Cup, slated for March 4‑8 in São Paulo. The tournament pits the second‑ and third‑place teams from the LCS Lock‑In and CBLOL Cup in a double‑elimination bracket, with opening best‑of‑three matches followed by...
Water Replaces Complex Receptor Molecules in Carbon Nanotube Gas Sensor
Researchers at UNIST have demonstrated that hygroscopic salt films can stably coat carbon‑nanotube chemiresistors, enabling receptor‑free detection of nine toxic gases, including chemical warfare agents. By selecting salts with low deliquescence relative humidity (LiBr, H₃PO₄, LiCl), the aqueous layer remains...
Valve Steam Deck Mistakes to Avoid for a Simpler, Smoother Setup
Poladr0id’s guide warns Steam Deck owners that over‑customising the handheld can destabilise the system and diminish enjoyment. The author stresses that a few purposeful tweaks—like controller remapping—outperform a clutter of plugins. Cheap accessories such as low‑grade chargers and cases often...
Markel Expands Cybersecurity Support for Policyholders Through Upfort Partnership
Markel announced a partnership with cyber‑security firm Upfort to extend AI‑driven protection tools to eligible U.S. cyber‑insurance policyholders. The collaboration introduces the Upfort Shield platform and an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution with behavioural analytics. Markel says the offering...
Press Release: Sun PhuQuoc Airways Orders up to 40 Boeing 787s
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Vietnam‑based carrier owned by Sun Group, announced an order for up to 40 Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, the largest widebody purchase in the country’s history. The aircraft will form the core of the airline’s long‑range fleet, linking...
Royal Navy Submarine Trainees Pass Out at HMNB Clyde
Thirty-nine Royal Navy submarine qualifying students completed the classroom‑based dry phase of training at HMNB Clyde, marking the first double‑class pass out this year with 15 Astute‑class and 24 Vanguard‑class trainees. Commodore Ben Haskins presented certificates and highlighted the ceremony’s...
Sleep Trackers Flag Depression Relapse Early
A study of 93 adults in remission from major depressive disorder used research‑grade wrist actigraphy to monitor sleep and activity for up to two years. The analysis of nearly 32,000 days of data showed that increasingly irregular sleep patterns and...
Can Courts Excuse Late Removals to Federal Court?
The Supreme Court will hear Enbridge Energy LP v. Nessel, a dispute over whether the 30‑day deadline for removing a state‑court case to federal court can be equitably tolled. Enbridge removed a Michigan lawsuit 30 months after filing, arguing that extraordinary circumstances justify an...
Private Equity Roll-Up Strategy: Complete Guide
A private‑equity roll‑up consolidates multiple small firms in fragmented industries to create a larger, more efficient platform. The strategy hinges on selecting sectors with stable cash flows, acquiring a platform company, and adding bolt‑on targets while standardizing operations. Benefits include...