AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Fight: A coalition of 25 states, including New Jersey, sued the Trump administration in federal trade court to block new forced-labor tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the move is a pretext to recreate duties the Supreme Court already struck down. Corporate Leadership: Johnson & Johnson named Tom Cavanaugh to succeed EVP Jennifer Taubert as EVP, Worldwide Chairman of Innovative Medicine, effective Sept. 1. Healthcare Markets: Merck topped expectations in Q2 on Keytruda strength and raised its full-year outlook. NJ Business & Finance: Nonprofit Finance Fund launched a $3.7 million, two-year initiative with the Prudential and Victoria foundations to bolster 10 Newark community development corporations. Legal Watch: The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled insurance brokers aren’t exempt from the Consumer Fraud Act, expanding potential liability in coverage-related disputes. Workforce/AI: Lyzr partnered with Awestruck to help enterprises move from AI strategy to production-ready AI agents. Cannabis Labor: Verano sued New Jersey over the requirement that cannabis firms sign labor peace agreements with unions. Real Estate/Consumer: Wayfair plans a North Hills, Pa., store—its first in the state—signaling continued physical expansion.
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