The Future of Health: Digital Health at CES 2019
New tools to help fight problems that plague communities are on display at CES 2019. Digital health is addressing real-world issues like opioid dependence, mental illness, chronic disease and how…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) at CES 2019
Personalized technologies and data customized services help with enhanced decision making, recommendations and automated choices.
Cities In Sync: Smart Cities at CES 2019
At CES 2019, companies are showing off how a connected ecosystem of technology allows for data-enabled decisions to keep infrastructure resilient and solve public problems, creating smarter cities
ProTECHtion – Resilience at CES 2019
Resilience technologies are helping countries and municipalities prepare for natural disasters and public emergencies. In more than 5,000 square feet of space at CES 2019, companies are showing innovations to…
Keynotes at CES 2019
Corporate keynotes at CES 2019 include global industry leaders offering their company’s perspective on the future of tech as well as visionary executives and influencers representing an array of viewpoints…
Startups at CES 2019: New Ideas, Global Stage
More than 1,200 startups from more than 50 countries are debuting products at CES 2019 in an effort to connect with investors and raise awareness about their capabilities. Eureka Park…
Vehicle Tech at CES 2019: TurboCharged
The roadways are changing and becoming safer with self-driving vehicles and tech changes to infrastructure. A more efficient commute can create more productive communities and businesses.
Missed meal and rest periods are a big deal – you could be owed additional pay!
WACKENHUT Corporation, which is now known as G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., is a global security solutions company that employs thousands of private security officers, including some in California. Three…
Bankruptcy is most effective and least costly way of getting rid of debt
Pay debt off completely There are of course different ways of getting rid of debt. The most obvious is just pay it off. Let’s say you owe $50,000…
About the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
What is an ABLE Account? The word “ABLE” stands f3or Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings vehicle that can be established for a…
City of Carson anticipates a robust business expo in August
SouthBay Pavilion will once again be the center of Filipino-American trade expo THE Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow (TTC) is building up steam as the Asian Journal representatives make a courtesy call…
Engaged and Immersed: Augmented and Virtual Reality at CES 2019
Augmented and Virtual Reality technology continues to be one of the biggest draws at CES. VR offers a digital recreation of a real-life setting, while AR delivers virtual elements as…
Predictive and Responsive: AI at CES 2019
Personalized technologies and data customized services help with enhanced decision making, recommendations and automated choices. The latest developments in Artificial Intelligence are on display at CES 2019 including a marketplace…
Japan’s ANA invests in Philippine Airlines
Japan’s largest airline, ANA Holdings Inc. is investing $95 million (P4.9 billion) in the holding firm of Philippine Airlines (PAL), the Philippine flag carrier said on Tuesday, January 29. PAL…
Why more seniors are filing bankruptcy
ACCORDING to a new report, the number of seniors filing bankruptcy is increasing rapidly. The average senior who files bankruptcy these days owes approximately $17,390 according to the report (Although…
Can you be sued for old debts you haven’t paid?
“ One thing that may help you determine if you still have debts in active collection status is by looking at the most recent copy of your credit report and…
Senior needs Chapter 13 relief for $24K credit cards
“ I suggest a Chapter 7 to wipe out all debt. Let the house go if it is not sold, and go look for another residence now that is more…
Transportation workers classified as independent contractors are exempt from arbitration, may sue in court
DOMINIC Oliveira works as a driver for New Prime, Inc., an interstate trucking company. On paper, Mr. Oliveira is not an employee because he signed contracts with New Prime, labeling…
New tax treatment of alimony
THE Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made changes to the tax treatment of divorces and legal separations in 2019 and beyond. Current rules: Under current rules, an individual who…
‘Jollibee vs JoyRulBee,’ JFC takes legal action against Chinese copycat
PHILIPPINES’ Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is planning to take legal action against JoyRulBee in China for trademark infringement after a photo of the latter restaurant — bearing the same store…
Three TCK Students Out to Make a Mark in the Business World
An Indonesian philosophy student, a Japanese business finance student, and a Filipino biochemistry student decide to form a team. What do the three have in common? A penchant for business…
Employer’s attorney who reported undocumented worker to ICE maybe liable for retaliation
“ Arias came to know of these plans. Fearing that he would be deported and separated from his family, Arias suffered anxiety and emotional distress. One month before trial, Arias…
Prospective client refuses to face reality of debt problems
“ There are clients like this who are headstrong in the wrong way and insist on their own kind of justice that has no basis in reality. They’re living in…
Senior wants Chapter 7 to discharge $30K in credit cards
THE client is 64, a young senior. I say young because I consider seniors in their 60s as still active and robust. Except for more white hair, they still feel…
Utility company PG&E to file for bankruptcy
Does not expect customers to experience impact in services CITING potential liabilities from California’s recent wildfires that took place in the last two years, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) said on…
Stuck in debt: Don’t wait until you lose everything
I KNOW we’ve never met but if you are facing serious debt problems, I know there’s a common concern that people share when they are in your situation. As a…
Remedies for retaliation after whistleblowing on employer misconduct
BRIAN Gruzalski worked as an airplane mechanic for FedEx. Stanley Langevin was his supervisor. Mark Collins was their manager. These three employees sued FedEx claiming that it retaliated against them…
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles holds gala and induction of board officers
THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles on January 5, 2019 welcomed new Board Members Fiona Hilario and Atty. Jay Tiuleco, and Vice President for Marketing…
Embr Wave Bracelet to warm up and cool down crowds at CES 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada– January 10, 2019 – Embr Labs, the first company to make temperature personal, is now at CES 2019 in Las Vegas to demonstrate its flagship product the…
New CTA International Ranking Lists 16 Countries Leading in Innovation Friendliness
Las Vegas, NV – January 8, 2019 -During the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) State of the Industry Address at CES® 2019, CTA announced 16 out of 61 countries are leading…