Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Block Chicago From Adding New Gambling Tax

Lawmakers in Illinois have introduced a bill seeking to prohibit local authorities from implementing their own taxes on gambling.  HB 4171 states that “The regulation and licensing of sports wagering, including, but not limited to, the imposition of fees, surcharges, or other costs for the privilege of conducting or participatingContinue Reading

10 Crazy Things Resulting from Hidden Contract Provisions

We often scroll past pages of endless fine print and click “I agree,” never imagining the bizarre, life-altering consequences buried within. These legal documents—from software End-User License Agreements (EULAs) to celebrity film contracts and even property deeds—are crafted to grant sweeping power to the issuer. But what happens when companiesContinue Reading

Kimpton to Introduce Refreshing Take on Luxury Lifestyle to Scottsdale’s Paradise Valley with New Desert Resort Signing

Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Ariz., a scenic desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon itsContinue Reading

adidas Launches New Gazelle Sneaker Powered By Austin’s Black Creative Scene

Proceeds are set to benefit the Austin-based HBCU, Huston-Tillotson University. courtesy adidas adidas Originals teamed up with an Austin, Texas sneaker hive powered by Black creatives for a fresh take on their classic Gazelle, inspired by the southern city. Naja Dorsey, creative director of Kicking It, joined forces with theContinue Reading