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Citizens 2025 M&A Outlook finds much optimism about the deal-making environment. The recently released survey received feedback from 400 leaders at U.S. middle-market companies and private equity firms. Key findings from the 14th annual outlook include: 54% of decision-makers believe the current M&A environment is strong 57% of all respondents expect the U.S. economy [...]

The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3. The artificial dye has long been used in the U.S. to give a bright red or pink hue to certain foods, drinks and ingested medications. Following the Jan. 15 announcement, companies that produce the thousands of consumer products containing the [...]

As part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s “The Path Home” initiative, Newark announced the launch of new, innovative programs aimed at ending chronic homelessness in New Jersey’s largest city. Leaders, officials, stakeholders and key partners gathered during a Jan. 15 press conference to discuss the new programs. According to speakers, the moves [...]

The New Jersey Supreme Court appointed Superior Court Judge Terrence Cook to lead the Burlington Vicinage. In a Jan. 15 press release, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner announced Cook would take on the position at the beginning of next month. He will succeed Assignment Judge Jeanne Covert, who will retire after nearly [...]

Steve Oroho, a former New Jersey state senator and Senate Republican leader, has joined one of the top lobbying firms in the state. In a Jan. 15 press release, Trenton-based Porzio Governmental Affairs LLC welcomed Oroho as its director of legislative strategy. The move comes a year after Oroho retired from politics [...]

International hot pot chain Shoo Loong Kan has opened their second NJ location inside a prominent Downtown Jersey City space. [...]

The Cannabist Co. is teaming up with Veda Warrior, a Princeton-based minority woman-owned Ayurvedic wellness brand, to host a free pop-up on cooking with cannabis. Scheduled for Jan. 18 from 3-p.m. at the multistate operator’s shop in Deptford, the class aims to show attendees age 21 and up how to make [...]

New Jersey-headquartered public affairs firm MAD Global announced Jan. 15 the acquisition of ConVista Public Affairs, an Ohio-based multi-client consulting firm. NJBIZ profiled the firm in September, founded three years ago by longtime political operative and public affairs expert Mike DuHaime. In that short span, MAD Global has grown to full-time [...]

The student-run radio stations at Rider University have received a record 11 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards nominations. IBS recognized 107.7 The Bronc WRRC-FM and its online counterpart, 107.7 The Bronc Retro WRRC2. Established in 1940, the organization represents more than 1,000 education-affiliated radio stations and webcasters. The annual awards [...]

Richard Barkauskas III joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as a litigation associate. Barkauskas’ practice focuses on commercial litigation on behalf of businesses and individuals in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Spiro Harrison & Nelson, Barkauskas worked at a mid-sized law firm in New Jersey, focusing on civil litigation, white-collar [...]