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Sentencing Law and Policy
More evidence that it’s the prison economy, stupid
Main July 21, 2008More evidence that it's the prison economy, stupidThis local article from North Carolina, headlined "Expanding prisons mean more jobs," highlights how mass incarceration trends get supported by…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Worker Shortage in Iowa
Having grown up in Iowa, I can't help but pick up on stories from there. The NYT reports today on the effects of a job surplus and what that might…
The CPA Desk
Houston Attracting Tech Companies
By Greg Price
I was recently asked, how can Houston continue to attract top tech companies and talent to the city. Interesting question. I see two things that have to happen. First, we need to…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Immigrants to the Rescue of the Rust Belt?
Can Immigrant Talent, Entrepreneurship, and Investment Help Revive the Rustbelt? See what Tony Paglia, Vice President of Youngstown Regional Chamber of Commerce, Government Affairs, has to say about urban "high…
China Law Blog
Regulating Enterprise In China/China Dispute Resolution
By Dan Harris
The Foundation for Law, Justice and Society has come out with a report [link no longer exists] entitled, Regulating Enterprise: The Regulatory Impact on Doing Business in China. The report…
Rush on Business
Iowa: Two out of Three Ain’t Bad
By Rush Nigut
Forbes Magazine ranks Des Moines as the fourth best metro nationally for business and careers. Iowa City ranked second in the smaller metro category. Unfortunately for Iowa we also apparently…
The CPA Desk
Thoughts on the HTC
By Greg Price
Shortly after I was named the Chairman for the Houston Technology Center Advisory board, I was interviewed by the Houston Business Journal. The article appeared in the February 15th issue. During…
The CPA Desk
Opportunity Houston Close to Goal
By Greg Price
I was at the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual meeting a couple of weeks ago and they had a lot of great information about the goals and initiatives they will focus…
The CPA Desk
Guest Spotlight: Walter Ulrich – 2008 The Year of Technology
By Greg Price
This week's guest spotlight is from Walter Ulrich, President and CEO of the Houston Technology Center. Houston, Texas, January 7, 2008 – Mark my words, “2008 will be remembered as…
China Law Blog
China Has Big Plans For Dalian and It’s Already Paris Hilton Like HOT.
By Dan Harris
In just the last few months, my firm has seen a huge upsurge in companies seeking either to start their China businesses in Dalian or setting up an additional outpost…