World South Korea Korean Air The daughter of the billionaire chairman of Korean Air has apologized in front of journalists as she faces claims she sprayed a colleague with orange juice. In a story that has gripped South Korea, Cho Hyun-min told journalists of her regret outside the Gangseo police station in Seoul where she was due to report for questioning on suspicion of assault over the incident. "I'm really sorry for causing concern," she said, without admitting to any specific actions, Agence France Presse reported. Cho Hyun-Min,younger daughter of the airline's chairman Cho Yang-ho, speaks with the media as she arrives at the police station on May 1, 2018. She faces accusations she threw liquid at a colleague during a business meeting. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Recommended Slideshows 51 50 Best-Selling Albums in U.S. History 51 In Pictures: The 50 Most Powerful Military Forces in the World 51 In Pictures: Top 50 U.S. Cities Ranked by Quality of … [Read more...] about Korean Air Heiress Apologizes As She Faces Assault Claims of Throwing Orange Juice Over Colleague
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France’s SNCF Wants To Merge Eurostar And Thalys Services
Sep 27, 12:16 PM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Jean LIOU 09/27/19 AT 11:48 AM French rail operator SNCF wants to merge Eurostar, which operates high-speed trains to London, and the Thalys service that takes passengers from France to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, its chief executive said on Friday.Guillaume Pepy said that the move, which would take up to two years to implement, would create a single and more efficient European railway company and respond to new challenges as passengers opt against flying due to climate change.He told reporters that the two networks, which are majority owned by the SNCF, could together transport 30 million passengers a year, compared with 18.5 million in 2018.The project for the merger, dubbed "Green Speed", would have to be approved by the other shareholders of both railway firms and their supervisory boards."The idea is to develop and expand the network," Pepy told … [Read more...] about France’s SNCF Wants To Merge Eurostar And Thalys Services
Lawsuit Alleges ‘Naked’ Juice Not as Healthy as Advertised on Labels
A class action lawsuit alleges the “no sugar added” claim on the label of Naked brand juice bottles misleads consumers because it downplays the less nutritious ingredients contained in popular the drinks.According to Today.com, the lawsuit was filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) on behalf of consumers who “feel duped” by the claims made on the Naked Juice labels. The lawsuit alleges the Naked Juice label is designed in a way to highlight certain ingredients like kale, while drawing away attention from the fruit juice component that makes up the main ingredient of the juices.“There is a disconnect between the label and the product,” CSPI director of litigation Maia Kats said to Today.com. “It’s not unlawful to sell a beverage that is not healthy. The issue here is people think they are doing something good for themselves by drinking this. Therein, lies the … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges ‘Naked’ Juice Not as Healthy as Advertised on Labels
‘The Juice Is Loose’: Twitter Goes Nuts After OJ Simpson Paroled
A Nevada parole board granted parole for convicted armed robber OJ Simpson on Thursday. It’s a big deal for the ex-NFL player. That said, he’s just a little bit more famous for his acquittal in the double murder of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, so Twitter users just had to weigh in.And yes, there was the obligatory “Juice is loose” pun.And what will Simpson do with his now-found freedom? Will he find paying work? There’s plenty of openings in government right about now. Walter Shaub, after all, just left his position as director of the Office of Government Ethics.Twitter users had already weighed in on the parole hearing.Simpson’s first eligible day of release comes October 1. In a way, the Juice won’t really be loose, though. He lost a wrongful death lawsuit by the Goldman family in 1997, and the judgement gone raised up to $52 million because of interest. They are still going after the unpaid … [Read more...] about ‘The Juice Is Loose’: Twitter Goes Nuts After OJ Simpson Paroled
The Urge to Merge: A Marketer’s Checklist
Merger mania in the legal space is not a new phenomenon. Many law firm leaders see a merger as a viable way to boost revenue, pick up new clients, and expand a regional or international footprint. As of last November, Altman Weil reported a record of 79 mergers in 2015, the largest number since they started keeping track. It seems like 2016 is off to an equally robust start.Law firm mergers are undoubtedly complex, high-profile and often international in scope. In addition to all the complex financial and business elements, as well as the cultural mix of the firms, law firm leaders – and marketers in particular – must carefully plan out how to notify various audiences of the intended tie-up. From support staff to the management committee to vendors, consultants and clients, each of these groups needs special attention. Of course, firms will want to share their good news with the world. The best way to reach this massive audience with a big splash is via the legal, … [Read more...] about The Urge to Merge: A Marketer’s Checklist