The Obama administration is proposing a $10 per barrel tax on oil companies to fund hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of alternative transportation efforts, part of President Barack Obama’s ambitious climate agenda. The tax,... read more...
U.S. Food Firm OSI Challenges Chinese Verdict in Meat Scandal
American food-processing company OSI Group LLC disputed a Chinese court’s ruling that it had sold “inferior products” to fast-food chains in China including McDonald’s Corp. and KFC parent Yum Brands Inc. The Shanghai Jiading People’s... read more...
Port of New York and New Jersey Longshoremen to Return to Work
The Port of New York and New Jersey ground to a halt Friday after members of the International Longshoremen’s Association staged a surprise walkout, only to reopen about nine hours later after emergency negotiations with... read more...
Gun Silencers Sell Briskly Before New Regulation
Retailers report a surge in sales of gun silencers since the start of the year, a trend attributed to a forthcoming Obama administration regulation expected to create roadblocks for the most popular way of buying... read more...
CDC Declares Chipotle-Linked E-Coli Outbreaks Over
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the two E. Coli outbreaks that sickened 60 customers and contributed to a sharp decline in traffic at Chipotle restaurants, is over. Federal investigators said... read more...
Oxford’s CEO Travels to Tampa, FL February 26, 2016
Oxford’s CEO, David DiMayo, is traveling to Tampa, Florida February 26, 2016. If you have clients who would like to meet with David while he is in town, please contact us at 410.472.6490 to schedule... read more
Small, Private Insurers Face Increasing Scrutiny on Avoided Taxes
A ruling on a lawsuit filed against a Phoenix-area jeweler owning private insurance may determine the future strategies of entrepreneurs and small-business owners who have set up their own insurance companies to cover all manner... read more
Hyatt Says Its Payment-Processing Systems Were Breached
Hyatt Hotels Inc. said it was investigating a breach of its payment-processing systems. Hyatt discovered malware on its payment-processing systems for Hyatt-managed locations. The company has since hired cyber security officials and strengthened the security... read more...