(This column originally appeared in The Hill) What a roller coaster we have been on since President Trump’s inauguration! Democrats are up in arms. Republicans are cheering. Agencies…
Gene MarksFebruary 12, 2025
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As we head into 2025, small businesses seem optimistic — at least according to some recent reports. Surveys…
Gene MarksDecember 31, 2024
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Overtime compensation rules are changing — again — but this time they’re going in reverse. In April, the Biden…
Gene MarksDecember 3, 2024
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Since 1970, cannabis has been classified under the Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule I narcotic, one that has “high potential…
Gene MarksOctober 15, 2024
(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Lawsuits filed against small businesses that are accused of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA are growing in number.…
Gene MarksOctober 8, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Would you eat ice-cream or cookies baked in some kid’s kitchen? Or drink a cup of lemonade made and…
Gene MarksSeptember 15, 2024
(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) This month, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase from $16 to $20 per hour.…
Gene MarksApril 1, 2024
(This column originally appeared on The Hill) Will the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) reduce inflation? That remains to be seen. But one thing it will…
Gene MarksAugust 18, 2022
(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) Here comes the Inflation Reduction Act, and none of my small business clients, Republican or Democrat, would…
Gene MarksAugust 16, 2022