drante/Getty ImagesJournalist Paddy Gower’s attempts to trademark his brand have highlighted what is still considered offensive in New Zealand when it comes to trademarks. But should a government agency be the arbiter of what might offend?
In March 2024, Gower applied to trademark the name of his news entity “This Is The Fucking News”.
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have appointed Martyn Beauchamp as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Virrage Images/ShutterstockRussia’s war against Ukraine has changed how global firms respond to geopolitical events. Whereas in the past foreign companies often preferred to stay neutral in times of war, now they increasingly take sides.
Is the anger targeted or blasting everyone in the area? Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty ImagesPretty much everyone will sometimes struggle with anger at work. People fear the wrath of abusive supervisors, suppress anger to maintain a façade of professionalism, or vent anger toward co-workers who are, fairly or not, targets. Reactions to anger in the workplace can be strong, but they’re not always effective.
Not-for-profit organisations support a range of needs and activities, such as financial disadvantage, health and education.
Governments support these entities through various measures, notably exemption from income tax and other taxes.
Phillip Alvelda, a scientist and entrepreneur with past roles at NASA and DARPA, sounds the alarm on cuts that threaten the innovative capacities that have made America a global powerhouse.
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The US president, Donald Trump, is set to introduce a “gold card” visa that would allow wealthy foreigners to buy permanent US residency – and a path to citizenship – for US$5 million (£3.9 million).
Speaking at the Oval Office on February 25, Trump said: “I think it’s going to be very treasured. I think it’s going to do very well. And we’re going to start selling, hopefully, in about two weeks.”
Joshua Sukoff/ShutterstockIn any negotiation, understanding your counterpart’s style is paramount. The Ukraine conflict, and especially the heated discussion between presidents Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office recently, has revealed a critical disconnect between the two administrations.
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/ShutterstockNike’s current CEO, Elliott Hill, began his career at the global footwear giant as an intern fresh out of university, steadily making his way up the ranks.
If influencer Jimmy Darts got any of this outdoor furniture for free, the IRS would probably see it as income.
