What is a Cooperative? A cooperative (“co-op”) is defined by the International Cooperative Alliance as an “autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.” [1]  Co-ops are created and operated by individuals who share a common goal. [2]  For entrepreneurs, co-ops can help fill market gaps because their business structure has elements

Zoning is the system of local land use regulation that divides a city into districts, prescribing how land and buildings within each area may be developed and used. [1] The modern foundation of zoning law originates from the Supreme Court of the United States' ruling in Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. , which upheld the constitutionality of government restrictions on land use to promote public health, safety, and welfare. [2] This doctrinal foundation shaped local zo

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo announced that it would be acquiring Poppi for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. [1] The deal included a potential earnout consideration “subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction.” [2]    The buyer in the acquisition is PepsiCo, an international company serving over 200 countries and territories world-wide. [3]  In 2024, PepsiCo earned nearly $92 billion in net reve