CALIFORNIA

California Business

Independent Bookstore Chain Sold to Hoffman Family

Independent Bookstore Chain Sold to Hoffman Family

The acquisition of Vroman's and Book Soup ends nearly a century of ownership by the Sheldon family.

Live Poll

Do you trust that new ownership will maintain the character of your local independent bookstores?


Philanthropy

Live Poll

Should large technology companies prioritize community development finance to support underserved small businesses?

Philanthropy

Circle Foundation Funded AI Tools for Small Business

The grants aim to help California small businesses access capital through new automated financial technology.

Circle Foundation Funded AI Tools for Small Business

Industry

Live Poll

Should states allow private citizens to sue professionals for misleading advertisements?

Advertising

California Law Created New Liability for Legal Ads

Law firms and lead-generation services now face private civil lawsuits for misleading advertising practices.

California Law Created New Liability for Legal Ads

Jobs

Live Poll

Do you believe recent reports of large-scale layoffs suggest the national economy is weakening?

Jobs — General

IPS Nationwide Will Lay Off 262 Workers in California

The permanent staff reductions across two cities will impact logistics and operations teams.

IPS Nationwide Will Lay Off 262 Workers in California

People

People

Alston & Bird Added Two Litigation Partners in California

The firm expanded its litigation and trial practice with new partners in Century City and San Francisco.

Alston & Bird Added Two Litigation Partners in California

Public Companies

Live Poll

Do you generally support large media companies merging to form even larger corporate entities?

Public Companies

Paramount Skydance Entered Settlement Talks Over Acquisition

Shareholders and operators should monitor how this litigation impacts the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Paramount Skydance Entered Settlement Talks Over Acquisition

More in Business