Weekly Reports

PREVENTING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE with a non-invasive wearable device which “stimulates the brain to target sense of smell” has been developed by scientists at a New Zealand university. Dementia is the condition where memory & thinking abilities lapse – a result... Continue

AS BUSINESS NORMALITY RESETS, PREMISES LEASE RENEWALS ARE UP FOR GRABS, with often major differences in landlord versus tenant expectations of rental rates & concessions. Beginning the negotiation process early (as much as 9 -12 months in some cases), and... Continue

SO, WHAT NOW?  “Worn out by riot, arson, looting, plague, lockdown, recession and election fatigue, the country is now facing a number of existential crises that will only exacerbate in months ahead, the biggest being: (1) Still in a recession,... Continue

 THE TREND TO ULTRA-LARGE TOUCHSCREENS IN LUXURY AUTOS can be a “distraction increasing accident risk especially for older drivers,” according to a recent AAA study. So far, Tesla’s 15-inch screen has led the trend, but latest entry is a Mercedes-Benz... Continue

REMINDER: CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE IS EFFECTIVE 2021: If over 25 employees = $14 per hour, if fewer = $13 per hour; For exemption from Overtime rules, $58K salary level if over 25 employees, $54K if fewer, and $99K for certain... Continue