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I often work with clients who have entered into bad contracts. Perhaps they relied on a form contract online or made a deal over a handshake without writing down its terms. Maybe in their excitement over the transaction, they did not fully understand its terms. Conducting business without entering into...

Coca-Cola has issued a recall for several of its beverages in parts of Europe due to "higher levels" of chlorine found in the products. The recall primarily affects Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, according to a company statement. The impacted products include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid, with...

Volkswagen’s CEO has discussed potential European investments with the carmaker’s Chinese joint venture partners, though no concrete decisions have been made, according to a spokesperson for the company on Tuesday. The spokesperson declined to comment on whether these discussions involved the possible acquisition of Volkswagen’s manufacturing plants. Earlier in the...

When it comes to pet grooming, New York City pet owners have plenty of options. But for those who want the best care for their furry companions, Unleashed Spa in the East Village stands out as a clear favorite. Known for their unmatched attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and...

Nigeria's wealth inequality has reached a critical level, with the nation's wealthiest individuals accumulating unprecedented fortunes while millions struggle to meet their basic needs. A recent report by Oxfam revealed that the combined net worth of Nigeria’s four richest billionaires—estimated at $23.7 billion—is substantial enough to cover the entire city...

Edyn, the serviced apartment and aparthotel group, has announced the appointment of Alastair Thomann as CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Daniel Carre-Bishop, who had been serving as interim CEO and will now resume his responsibilities as CFO. Thomann brings extensive leadership experience to his new role, having previously served as...

According to the latest Global Economic Prospects report from the World Bank, developing economies—responsible for driving 60% of global growth—are anticipated to close the first quarter of the 21st century with the weakest long-term growth forecast since the early 2000s. While the global economy is expected to stabilize over the...

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is scheduled to visit Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters for the first time during the week of January 20th. The visit comes after Hamilton's move to Ferrari from Mercedes, marking a significant chapter in his storied career....

Delaware-based Open.cx, a trailblazer in AI-driven customer support, has announced raising $1.52 million (€1.48 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment, secured from prominent backers including Y Combinator, Spacetime (the investment arm of Mollie and Bird founder Adriaan Mol), Koen Köppen (Mollie CEO), Pioneer Fund, Kulveer Taggar, Propeller Fund,...

Singapore-based property technology firm PropertyGuru Group has announced that Hari V. Krishnan will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a decade of transformative leadership. According to the company, Krishnan has decided to explore new interests but will remain closely associated with PropertyGuru as a Senior Advisor to the...