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Tokyo, Japan & Brussels, Belgium, November 12, 2024. Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, today reported with the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BICG), an independent body, carried out a study to better understand the differences in carbon footprint between gravure printing using solvent ink, and flexographic printing using water, solvent, and UV inks.

This article examines AI for the use of image creation and manipulation and the impact to color.

In a highly anticipated decision, a federal district court in Texas ruled on Friday, November 15, 2024 that the soon-to-be effective federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rule cannot be implemented. The district court held that the Department of Labor (DOL) exceeded its authority by raising the “threshold” salary that employees must be paid before they qualify as being exempt from receiving overtime wages.

The introduction of Section 199A under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 provided a pivotal tax benefit to small businesses structured as pass-through entities. By allowing these businesses to deduct up to 20% of their qualified business income (QBI) from individual tax bills, the deduction has fostered economic growth and supported businesses like S-corporations, LLCs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. However, with the provision set to expire on December 31, 2025, small businesses are bracing for a significant tax hike that threatens their stability and growth.

Huntersville, NC – Hirsch Solutions LLC, the world’s leading provider of advanced apparel decorating equipment, is excited to unveil its 2025 trade show schedule. The company will participate in a robust lineup of trade shows across North America and Europe, showcasing its cutting-edge technologies and solutions for the apparel, promotional products, sign, and industrial markets.