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Gig Economy Drone Operators Could Soon Pilot Last-Mile Delivery

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As reported by CNN , Connecticut-based Aquiline Drones is aiming to debut a smartphone app that will allow licensed drone operators to do short-term, project-based work as drone pilots. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires that drone operators be certified.

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Restaurant Operators On Life Before, During And After COVID-19

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Restaurants are tough businesses to operate, even in the best of times — 60 percent fail within their first year, and 80 percent within their first five. Yi said the impact of COVID-19 caught Zoku Sushi “completely flat-footed” by the nearly overnight shutdown that came to its base of operations in Midtown Manhattan. They went home.

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Connecticut Banking Dept. issues cease and desist order to stop fintech loan finder from operating without small loan license

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The Order also directs SoLo to stop enforcing loans made to Connecticut residents and make restitution of any amounts it obtained in connection with such loans together with interest. Some Connecticut borrowers were assessed a late fee equal to 15% of the principal loan amount, which was generally split equally between the lender and SoLo.

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Walmart Revs Up Second Test Program For Drone Delivery

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The latest news has Walmart launching a drone delivery operation near the company’s headquarters in Northwest Arkansas. Zipline will operate from a Walmart store and can service a 50-mile radius, which is about the size of the state of Connecticut.”.

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FTC Shuts Down Debt Collector as Part of “Operation Corrupt Collector”

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A Georgia federal district court has entered a temporary restraining order against a Georgia-based debt collection operation in response to a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission. In addition to the FTC’s actions, Operation Corrupt Collector includes two cases filed by the CFPB, three criminal cases brought by the U.S.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

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The tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) saw the highest growth in the district, an impressive 7 percent. Operational Risk: Lastly, the OCC mentioned an increase in operational risk, and its intent to focus on: • Significant growth areas, new products, new or expanded services and changes in strategic direction.

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Barneys, Pier 1 And Other Iconic-But-Bankrupt Retailers Are Coming Back To Life 

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A standalone Barneys at Saks will also open next week in toney Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional sites planned for the future. “We Taking up 54,000 square feet on the fifth floor of a Saks store a few blocks from Barneys’ former location, the new operation will feature apparel from Fear of God and other cutting-edge clothing lines.

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