Business Law

The Business News Headlines 9 January 2021

Well, THAT was a week! Today we had even more excitement following a case of a U.S. Senator who said he "miss-spoke" about continued stimulus dollars and a President Elect who set the record straight. Here's what we've got:
The Markets tumbled early in the day and why;
The job numbers came in and they were not pretty;
Dominion did what they warned they would do;
Semi-Conductors and...vehicles.  It's a story;
General Motors shows off a new logo;
Deutsche Bank to pay a fine;
The Wall Street Report;
Business leaders backing Biden in several ways.
Those stories and Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine with his lists of Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro tonight into next week. To listen to that...click here. 
 

The Business News Headlines 17 December 2020

Welcome back for the business news headlines; the Thursday, December 17th Edition.  Reminder, you can follow us during the day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you....
The dollar fell today and what that means;
DoorDash...over priced?
Yet another IPO to launch soon;
Canoo and their new EV;
Robinhood Financial fined;
The NLRB and Amazon;
The Wall Street Report;
Some new scary unemployment numbers.
Those stories PLUS (maybe because it's Thursday) we've got an archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer from the Kreamer Law Firm about the business documents every business, no matter the size, should have on hand. The conversation happened in the fall of 2016 but is ever so timely today.  You can listen in...right here.
Thanks for coming by! 
 

Business Documents You Should Have with Attorney Sam Kreamer

We were feeling a little Throwback Thursday today and found this archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer about the documents every business should have on file...no matter what size the business might be. Some solid tips that were on point in 2016 and make even more sense today.  Listen in to Sam from the Kreamer Law Firm.

The Business News Headlines 5 October 2020

It's the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines and here's what we've got for you today:
Markets rise because of two pieces of news;
Changes in how we're spending money since March;
That "cocktail" the president got...some legal issues;
28,000 out of work as a theater chain closes;
Seems that more folks are...depressed;
Well, you could be living in Venezuela;
The Wall Street Report;
The return of the automat for...food.
Thanks for listening and join us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
 

The Business News Headlines 4 August 2020

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines this time for Tuesday the 4th day of August. Here is what we've got on tap for you today...and just a click away:
The pandemic just hit NBC Universal;
Looking for Clorox Wipes...gonna have to wait;
Uber employees may work from home until...
Would you share your medical history with your employer;
The department store of the future;
The Wall Street Report;
Yes, your workday is longer...but you knew that.
That's a wrap. Thanks for listening! 
 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 23 July 2020

It was a tough day on Wall Street as several factors fed the sell off. Here are the business news stories we've got for you today:
Fleeing high priced cities and landing good jobs;
When will theaters reopen;
More layoffs in the news business;
New weekly jobless numbers go up;
The Wall Street Report;
Poland sues...Ikea. No, really.
Those stories plus an in depth conversation about bankruptcy with attorney Jeffery Goetz from the Bradshaw Law Firm. We're going to talk about the economy, who is being pushed into bankruptcy, the need for businesses and individuals to reach out and so much more. Listen to our conversation here.  

Talking Bankruptcy with Attorney Jeffery Goetz

It's one of those subjects that, due to the economic reality of the times, is top of mind among many corporations, small businesses and individuals. We're talking bankruptcy with Jeffery Goetz from the Branshaw Law Firm. What are the options? What should businesses be thinking about? Who should they reach out to? We'll also talk about two camps of businesses who now may be in trouble, student loan debt and the differences in the various forms of bankruptcy. Meet Jeff Goetz and here is a link directly to his information. 

The Business News Headlines & More 8 July 2020

Ever wonder where the disconnect is?  Stocks rallied today while 32% of Americans missed making their July housing payment.  Here are the stories we've got for you today:
That housing story is a shocker;
Americans are moving and why;
Mortgage rates hit an all time low;
Amazon to share more sellers information;
Fraud and the Paycheck Protection Program...no, really?
Companies slash dividends and it's a big number;
The Wall Street Report
Colleges sue the Trump administration.
Those stories plus you'll meet two summer interns who are working and learning at Tero International. Meet Jessica Durbala and Niko Dedic and what they are doing, where they hope to go and what opportunities are in front of them.  To listen, click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 23 June 2020

It's becoming harder and harder to square what is going on with Wall Street while the nation grapples with even more COVID19 cases. Welcome back and this is what we've got for you today:
Americans are saving more...but is it enough;
A surprise announcement about new home sales in May;
Let's peek into your closet for...cash;
J.C. Penny closing more stores;
Johnson & Johnson loses their appeal;
The Wall Street Report
Dr. Fauci testified today; scary news.
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
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The Business News Headlines 7 May 2020

Welcome back to the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 7th of May. Here's what we've go on tap for you today:
Caution to the wind or are investors just pumped;
On the retail front another department store files Chapter 11;
Meanwhile an Iowa based department chain will open tomorrow;
Malls are opening up but they are not being met by...shoppers;
Canned food is a big business so to is making the cans;
Pizza seems to be a hit during the pandemic;
We've got the Wall Street Report
And, WHAT? No more "free lunch" in Silicon Valley?
Those stories and an impactful conversation with Constitutional Law Professor George Isaacson who is also the Senior Partner for the law firm Brann & Isaacson for another conversation about online sales and sales tax. With over 12,000 tax bodies in the United States it's increasingly difficult to manage and collect taxes. However, there is a solution.  We open up by talking about the Constitution and trade. To hear that conversation just click here.
Thanks for coming by!