Declarations

Protecting Small Business “The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a precious natural beauty, and the small businesses that call it home must be protected. Because what’s good for the Gulf Coast – and for small businesses – is good for all …

New Gig Law “California cannot simply eliminate that business model and force truck drivers to be employees.” — That’s according to Gibson Dunn Partner Joshua Lipshutz, who represented NFI Industries’ Cal Cartage Transportation Express, which along with other trucking companies, …

Employee vs. Contractor “Little companies just trying to start out won’t be able to afford our services.” — Tamara Ellison, whose Ontario, Calif.-based company bears her name, has used independent contractors in her business. She said she may have to …

Louisiana Cyberattack “Now that we’ve had this incident, does that put a target on our back, kind of, for more bad guys to hit our system?” — Louisiana state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a Republican from Slidell, asked regarding the Nov. …

Juul Suit “We remain focused on resetting the vapor category in the U.S. and earning the trust of society by working cooperatively with attorneys general, regulators, public health officials, and other stakeholders to combat underage use and convert adult smokers …

Avoidable Tragedy “It wasn’t just talking, it was screaming at them. Yet no one was listening.” — National Transportation Safety (NTSB) Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said in a report on the Florida International University bridge collapse that killed six people …

Dolores praesentium

Midas Suit “It is unfortunate that we are now adversaries in litigation instead of partners in restoration.” — Laurel Sayer, CEO of Midas Gold Idaho, a Midas Gold subsidiary, commented on a lawsuit filed by the Nez Perce Tribe to …

Ticking Time Bomb “Without strengthening safety regulations, America’s natural gas pipeline infrastructure remains a ticking time bomb.” — Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey, commenting on a bill unveiled in April by members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation aimed at strengthening pipeline …

Recipe for Disaster “Failing to hold those with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” — New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said, regarding a state audit alleging food safety inspectors in New York state failed to take …