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When business owners or executives pose certain questions to AI chatbots, it's not as safe or innocent as it may seem, legal experts warn. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

How to avoid a costly legal mistake with AI chatbots

Courts are treating AI chatbot conversations as evidence in business disputes, with experts warning executives to adopt strict policies on AI use.

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New research spotlights opportunities for employers to better guide workers when it comes to healthcare programs. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Workers are surrendering hundreds of dollars annually to their employers

About 40% of workers with flexible spending accounts forfeited an average of $404 in unused funds during 2024, according to new research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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An R&D and office campus in Thousand Oaks has secured nearly $50 million in financing. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Thousand Oaks R&D campus secures $50 million financing

Alta West Partners secured $50 million in bridge financing for the fully leased Lakeview Innovation Center in Thousand Oaks, California.

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When Sony Pictures’ Alamo Drafthouse reopens Los Angeles’ historic Cinerama Dome in 2028, the movie theater will be largely refreshed. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Alamo Drafthouse unveils plan for Cinerama Dome renovations

Sony Pictures' Alamo Drafthouse plans to restore the 1963 Cinerama Dome theater on Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard while preserving its historic mid-century modern design.

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New research spotlights opportunities for employers to better guide workers when it comes to healthcare programs. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Workers are surrendering hundreds of dollars annually to their employers

About 40% of workers with flexible spending accounts forfeited an average of $404 in unused funds during 2024, according to new research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

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Home prices in much of the country are decreasing. Not in New Hampshire. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

The hottest housing markets in Q3: Why New Hampshire is booming

New Hampshire's housing market defies national cooling trend, with average home prices hitting $530,000 in September, driven by low inventory and tax advantages.

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Don't look at pricing, experts say. Look at what doesn't sell. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

It's a buyer's market for housing, but that doesn't mean price cuts are coming

Redfin data shows buyer interest at 13-year lows, but experts say broad price crashes are unexpected due to a combination of factors.

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When business owners or executives pose certain questions to AI chatbots, it's not as safe or innocent as it may seem, legal experts warn. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

How to avoid a costly legal mistake with AI chatbots

Courts are treating AI chatbot conversations as evidence in business disputes, with experts warning executives to adopt strict policies on AI use.

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When Sony Pictures’ Alamo Drafthouse reopens Los Angeles’ historic Cinerama Dome in 2028, the movie theater will be largely refreshed. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Alamo Drafthouse unveils plan for Cinerama Dome renovations

Sony Pictures' Alamo Drafthouse plans to restore the 1963 Cinerama Dome theater on Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard while preserving its historic mid-century modern design.

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An R&D and office campus in Thousand Oaks has secured nearly $50 million in financing. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Thousand Oaks R&D campus secures $50 million financing

Alta West Partners secured $50 million in bridge financing for the fully leased Lakeview Innovation Center in Thousand Oaks, California.

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Home prices in much of the country are decreasing. Not in New Hampshire. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

The hottest housing markets in Q3: Why New Hampshire is booming

New Hampshire's housing market defies national cooling trend, with average home prices hitting $530,000 in September, driven by low inventory and tax advantages.

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LA28 just opened the door for small businesses to officially brand Olympic merchandise. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

LA28 to allow local small businesses to use Olympic-themed branding

LA28 launches Made for Two-Eight licensing program to help small L.A. County businesses use Olympic branding on locally made products.

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An industry analyst described the current job market as "stuck," and that has consequence for both employers and employees. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Companies are hiring top executives without even posting jobs

Senior-level jobs rarely post publicly, while entry-level workers face a "low hire, low fire" market that favors people already employed.

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A developer just bought a $250M loan on downtown L.A.'s Wells Fargo Center South for less than half price — signaling major shifts in the office market. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Kam Sang Co. buys discounted $250 million loan for downtown L.A. office tower

New Age 355 LLC, an affiliate of Kam Sang Co., purchased the $250 million loan for the 45-story Wells Fargo Center South office tower in downtown Los Angeles for $115 million.

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Hiring managers would rather see this than a master's degree. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Hiring managers would rather see this than an advanced degree

Hiring managers increasingly value work experience over advanced degrees, according to new surveys showing employers prefer demonstrated skills and real-world training.

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Nearly half of workers say companies are less loyal now than five years ago. That's reshaping what commitment means in the office. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

A loyalty disconnect is emerging between employers and employees

Workers say companies expect more loyalty than they give back, according to Monster's latest workplace survey findings.

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United Airlines is making it easier for its passengers to figure out if high-speed Starlink WiFi will be available on their flights. Here's how the rollout is going at LAX. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

United debuts Starlink tracker with LAX among leaders in Wi-Fi rollout

United Airlines launches Starlink Wi-Fi tracker tool as it expands high-speed service across its fleet.

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LA28 just opened the door for small businesses to officially brand Olympic merchandise. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

LA28 to allow local small businesses to use Olympic-themed branding

LA28 launches Made for Two-Eight licensing program to help small L.A. County businesses use Olympic branding on locally made products.

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A developer just bought a $250M loan on downtown L.A.'s Wells Fargo Center South for less than half price — signaling major shifts in the office market. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Kam Sang Co. buys discounted $250 million loan for downtown L.A. office tower

New Age 355 LLC, an affiliate of Kam Sang Co., purchased the $250 million loan for the 45-story Wells Fargo Center South office tower in downtown Los Angeles for $115 million.

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Hiring managers would rather see this than a master's degree. bizjournals.com/losangeles/n…

Hiring managers would rather see this than an advanced degree

Hiring managers increasingly value work experience over advanced degrees, according to new surveys showing employers prefer demonstrated skills and real-world training.

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