Judge Approves Swipe Fee Settlement
As expected, U.S. District Judge John Gleeson approved the proposed $5.7 billion class-action settlement in the underlying credit card swipe fees case between merchants and Visa/MasterCard. In his order on…
Amazon.com Opens Up a Pantry
USA Today reports that e-commerce giant Amazon.com is “working on a new business” called Pantry that could help the company expand even further into the CPG market and “take on…
Coca-Cola Splits North American Business
The Coca-Cola Co. is splitting its North America business into two operating units: Coca-Cola North America and Coca-Cola Refreshments. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the new structure will help Coca-Cola streamline…
Heeren Brothers Announces Ribbon Cutting to Open New $22 Million Facility
Heeren Bros., Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 to celebrate the opening of its new $22 million state-of-the-art facility in Alpine Township. The event was held…
Probate v. Non-Probate-What’s The Difference?
By: Randall A. Denha, Esq.* When planning your estate it’s important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate is the process through which a court determines how…
Suntory to Buy Beam in $16 Billion Deal for U.S. Brand
By Clementine Fletcher and Leslie Patton Suntory Holdings Ltd., the closely held Japanese whiskey and beer maker, agreed to buy Beam Inc. for $16 billion including debt to gain brands…
Lidl bans sweets at the checkout
Discount supermarket replaces confectionery with dried and fresh fruit, oatcakes and juices Jennifer Rankin The Guardian Lidl has banned sweets and chocolate bars from the checkout at all 600 of…
Brazilian Ethanol Production Runs into Roadblock
The golden days of Brazilian ethanol production is waning, despite investment of billions of dollars on transforming sugar cane into ethanol, the Washington Post reports. What makes this even stranger…
Faygo Beverages, Inc. has won two D-Show awards for its “out of home campaign”
Faygo Silhouettes series of billboards and “graphic design packaging” for its Faygo Cola 12 oz Glass Packaging created by New Century Creative. “Faygo has been a Detroit icon for more…
Here Are Nine Potential Problems With Your Trust
By: Randall A. Denha, Esq. All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is…