today’s business news headlines

Is the FTC Banning Non-Competes?
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Is the FTC Banning Non-Competes?

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that will ban many non-compete agreements throughout the country if it is enacted. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Non-compete agreements are agreements that prevent employees from working in certain industries following employment with their current employer. They are often limited by geographic scope and time. For example, a non-compete clause may prevent a physician from working in the medical field for one year following employment…
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Legal Documents for Your Graduating Senior
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Legal Documents for Your Graduating Senior

If you are a parent with a child who will graduate from high school soon, now is a good time to start planning what documents the child will need moving forward. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you have a child who recently turned 18, you need to start thinking about the potential legal implications and how best to protect your child’s interests. Estate planning is not always about planning for death, but it is also…
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Frontier Airlines won’t take your calls, plus more business news
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Frontier Airlines won’t take your calls, plus more business news

Here’s a look at the week’s top business and consumer news, putting a spotlight on the economy. Let’s start with some controversial business decisions: Frontier Airlines no longer has a customer service phone line Customers who need flight information or want to make changes to travel plans can no longer call Frontier Airlines and speak to an agent, the company confirmed to CNN this weekend. The ultra low-cost airline said it has transitioned to fully digital communications. Customers seeking help or information from the carrier must deal with an online chatbot, social media channels or WhatsApp. Those who need to…
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Do I Need an Estate Plan?
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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Absolutely. No matter your circumstances, it is essential that you have an estate plan done to protect your future, your family, your assets and your interests. Many people are worried about money and trying to cut costs. However, estate planning is not an area to ignore. Now is the perfect time to create or update your estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). There are so many issues that can arise as it relates to your…
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Ready for an Audit? – Rickard & Associates
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Ready for an Audit? – Rickard & Associates

Government audits are in full swing and it is essential that your practice is ready. Failure to prepare could result in great fines and loss of patient trust. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Failure to plan and prepare for an audit can lead to disastrous results. If you fail to catch mistakes in your billing, you may face hefty fines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). To avoid these fines and…
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
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Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.

Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, on Tuesday released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles. Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to…
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud

NEW YORK — Elizabeth Holmes urged a US judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc. prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing start-up. In a Thursday night court filing, lawyers for Holmes asked that she received 18 months in home confinement, followed by community service, at her Nov. 18 sentencing before US District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California. The lawyers said prison time was unnecessary to deter future wrongdoing, calling the 38-year-old Holmes a “singular human with much to give” and not the robotic, emotionless “caricature”…
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So many mobilized Russian reservists had buy their own military gear that thermal underwear now costs up to 0 and a hiking backpack costs as much as 0
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So many mobilized Russian reservists had buy their own military gear that thermal underwear now costs up to $340 and a hiking backpack costs as much as $600

Russia announced it would draft 300,000 reservists in a “partial mobilization” to bolster its forces in Ukraine.STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images Russian reservists forced to buy their own gear are finding sky-high prices in stores, reports say. Some items like body armor vests cost up to 10 times than normal, one Russian news site wrote. Putin last month announced a mobilization of 300,000 Russian reservists to fight in Ukraine. Prices are through the roof at Russia’s military and outdoor gear stores, Russian news outlets report. This comes as thousands of Russian conscripts drafted for the Ukraine war scramble to purchase their…
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