Tampa attorneys weigh in on non-compete ban: It"s "taking a sledgehammer to the issue"
“There’s a legal, constitutional issue, but there are also bigger issues that relate to our economy, internally and internationally,” one attorney said......»»
Tampa Bay attorneys say coronavirus could lead to more bankruptcies than the Great Recession
The universal impact of the coronavirus could lead to a massive number of bankruptcies, according to several sources who spoke with the Business Journal......»»
Jeff Vinik and family are buying PSAs to help people get the information they need during the coronavirus outbreak
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his family are funding an information blitz to help people find the aid they need during the coronavirus outbreak. The Viniks will be taking out paid advertisements across different types of media — print.....»»
Ordering take-out and groceries: Health experts weigh in on the best delivery practices
Many people are taking additional precautions to avoid contracting the virus when it comes to eati.....»»
Seminole County opts not to close businesses during pandemic
Seminole County is taking a different approach from other area counties, when it comes to fighting the spread of the coronavirus. County Commission Chairman Jay Zembower announced March 26 that the county will not issue a stay at home order for th.....»»
How UT and other Tampa Bay private universities are tackling coronavirus effects
Presidents and executives from the local private universities weigh in on what keeps them up at night addressing this pandemic......»»
The National Observer: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Welcome to the debut issue of The National Observer, your new source for perspectives, analysis and expertise to help you make daily business decisions. We’re taking The Business Journals’ commitment to covering local business news by elevati.....»»
French authorities fine Tech Data $83.5 million in Apple distribution case
Tampa Bay's largest public company has been fined over $80 million in a French antitrust case with ties to Apple. Clearwater-based Tech Data (NASDAQ: TECD) has been sanctioned $83.5 million, after allegedly agreeing to a non compete clause with .....»»
Taking a seat in the C-suite: Mark Runyon starts his term as Tampa General Hospital"s new CFO
Mark Runyon assumed his role as chief financial officer at Tampa General Hospital at the beginning of March......»»
Lufthansa and United weigh takeover of Portugal"s TAP: Sueddeutsche
Lufthansa and United Airlines are considering taking over TAP-Air Portugal, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday......»»
Self-driving vehicle makers say California is looking at the wrong data to measure their progress
Makers of self-driving vehicles are taking issue with a metric the state of California uses to measure their technological progress, saying it could be misleading. Reuters reports that companies like Palo Alto-based startup Aurora Innovation and Gen.....»»
New grocer will take over Lucky"s Market store in St. Pete
A new grocer will enter the Tampa Bay region by taking over the Lucky's Market store in St. Petersburg. Hitchcock's Markets, which has 11 locations between North Central Florida, South Georgia and South Florida, has reached a deal with Lucky's Marke.....»»
Tampa coffee roaster Buddy Brew is taking over the old Klikfit space in South Tampa
Tampa coffee roaster Buddy Brew plans to transform a vacant storefront on Bay to Bay Boulevard. The former home of Klikfit at 3302 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. will be split between the coffee shop and Chill Brothers Ice Cream, a scoop shop that recently ope.....»»
Ray Dalio denies report hedge fund Bridgewater has bearish bet on market
Bridgewater Associates' Ray Dalio said on Friday his hedge fund does not have a net bet that the stock market will fall, taking issue with a story published earlier in the Wall Street Journal......»»
Hong Kong unrest, stronger dollar weigh on Estee Lauder"s FY forecast
Estee Lauder Cos Inc cut its full-year profit forecast on Thursday as it expects to take a hit from the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong and a stronger dollar, taking the sheen off its better-than-expected results and sending its shares down 5%......»»
Here"s every MLB team"s cost per win for the 2019 season
MLB teams take a variety of approaches when constructing their rosters. Teams like the New York Yankees invest top-of-the-league money in the hopes of a playoff berth, while teams like the Tampa Bay Rays play "moneyball" by taking risks on fail pr.....»»
Water Street is officially taking reservations for the condos atop the Edition Tampa, priced from $1.8M
The significance of the Edition Tampa extends well beyond Water Street......»»
Shumaker Loop & Kendrick adds veteran attorneys to Tampa practice
One of the Tampa Bay area’s largest law firms has added two veteran attorneys to its ranks from competing firms. Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP has hired Andrew J. Mayts Jr. as a partner in its litigation practice group. Mayts, a litigator for nearly.....»»
See where Tampa ranks among cities for best work-life balance
Whether it's disconnecting from your phone after clocking out or taking off early to get to a recital, everybody has their own ways to maintain work-life balance. Based on a recent study, that balance could be harder to achieve depending on where you .....»»
Taylor Morrison, Mesa homebuilder join forces to tap single-family rental hybrid market
The partnership of the two Valley homebuilders is part of a fast-growing niche market to build rental homes when affordability is becoming a bigger issue. An industry expert spoke to the Business Journal to weigh in on the expected impact of the deal......»»
PUBG Corp. Has A Warning For Cheaters And Hackers
One major problem most gamers have experienced is dealing with cheaters and hackers, but one developer is taking steps to mitigate the issue. PUBG Corp., the maker of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds offers an inside look at how they .....»»