Sales

Game-Changer for Arkansas Dairy: New Law Amplifies Raw Milk Sales and Products

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Little Rock, Arkansas — A significant shift in Arkansas’ raw milk regulations came into effect recently, following the passage of Act 698 by the state legislature. This new law, which took effect on April 16, 2025, removes previous limitations on the sale and distribution of raw milk, opening new opportunities for local dairy farmers and consumers alike. For more than ten years, Arkansas dairy farmers have been permitted to sell raw milk under specific conditions. The latest legislative changes aim to expand these opportunities. Act 698 permits farmers to sell raw milk without the previously … Read more

"Blake Lively’s Hair-Care Brand Faces Upheaval: Sales Surge Followed by Legal Drama"

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Minneapolis, Minn. — Blake Brown, the hair-care line created in collaboration with actress Blake Lively, made a notable splash upon its launch last August. With neutral-toned hexagonal packaging, the brand focused heavily on hair masks rather than traditional conditioners. The opening collection featured a range of products, including two shampoos, a leave-in conditioner, a dry shampoo, a mousse, and a “pre-shampoo” mask, with prices spanning from $18.99 to $24.99. This initiative emerged from a partnership with Give Back Beauty, a company known for nurturing celebrity brands, including Florence by Mills and handling licensing for others … Read more

New Law Bolsters Military Spouses’ Businesses: North Dakota Enhances Cottage Foods Act to Permit Interstate Sales

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Bismarck, North Dakota — On a recent legislative day, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed a pivotal bill that broadened the scope of North Dakota’s Cottage Foods Act, allowing for a significant expansion of home-based food businesses, including those run by military spouses. The newly revised law, which includes an emergency clause ensuring its immediate enactment, now permits these entrepreneurs to market and ship their products across state lines and via online platforms. Previously, North Dakota counted among the minority of states that restricted interstate commerce for cottage food operations, tying the hands of home-based entrepreneurs who … Read more

New Jersey Jury Awards Over $1 Million to Sales Rep for Unpaid Commissions After Emotional Trial

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Marlton, New Jersey – A New Jersey jury has awarded over $1.26 million in damages to a former sales representative who claimed he was fired after voicing concerns about unpaid commissions. The compensatory and punitive damages were directed to Richard Crosthwait, formerly the director of business development at Capitol Woodwork, a woodworking firm based in Marlton. Crosthwait was dismissed from his position in July 2018 after he alleged that the company had not properly compensated him for his commissions. His legal battle concluded after a 12-day trial presided over by Judge James J. Ferrelli in … Read more