Three women filed a discrimination complaint against a trucking company over its same-sex training policy, which they say prevented them from being hired.
Category: Corporations
FTC Sues Amazon, Accusing Company of Illegal Online Retail Monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states sued Amazon, saying its conduct in its online store and services to merchants illegally stifled competition.
‘Unprecedented’ Secrecy in Google Trial as Tech Giants Push to Limit Disclosures
Efforts to seal testimony have increasingly raised questions as the federal antitrust case enters its third week in court.
In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google
The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth.
Margaritaville Aims to Hang On After Jimmy Buffett’s Death
The musician and his carefree vacation vibes inspired a sprawling business empire. Can it go on without its founder?
CEO Changes at Gap and Kohl’s Signal Trend for Female Executives
Several prominent companies, like the Gap and Kohl’s, have recently replaced female leaders with men. Industry observers see a loss in gender representation.
Affirmative Action Ruling May Upend Diversity Hiring Policies, Too
The Supreme Court decision on college admissions could lead companies to alter recruitment and promotion practices to pre-empt legal challenges.
F.T.C. Sues Amazon for Inducing Users to Subscribe to Prime
The lawsuit was the first time that the Federal Trade Commission under chair Lina Khan has taken Amazon to court.
Elon Musk Faces Trial Over His 2018 Plan to Take Tesla Private
Investors are seeking billions of dollars in damages for their losses after Mr. Musk posted a proposal on Twitter that never materialized.
BlackRock’s Pitch for Socially Conscious Investing Antagonizes All Sides
Right-wing officials are attacking BlackRock for overstepping. Those on the left say the world’s biggest asset manager is not doing enough.