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In 2015, Elizabeth Holmes was CEO of a startup that promised to revolutionize health care and earn investors billions. Then reporter John Carreyrou uncovered the truth: It was all too good to be true.

The latest scrutiny by 11 state attorneys-general into how fast food franchises prevent employee movement raises bigger questions of transparency, say experts.

Storytelling can transform a company’s relationships with its customers and employees, according to a new book.

New Wharton research examines how contracts can be structured differently when investors are trying to make money and make the world a better place.

A committed Thai government, a provincial governor’s rallying spirit and the grit of the trapped young men saved the day, say experts.

Major hurricanes can cause mass casualties and catastrophic damage, and yet people never seem to be as prepared as they could be. Wharton’s Robert Meyer explains why — and what can be done about it.

If Philadelphia were a company, it would rank 360 on the Fortune 500. Former mayor Michael Nutter reflects on the trials and triumphs of being CEO of a big city.

Theresa May’s Brexit action plan won’t find favor with either the EU or her own party, and she faces tough times ahead in negotiations, say experts.

Following the recent U.S. ICE controversy involving the separation of children from their families, some firms are distancing themselves from the agency. Two experts discuss why companies are escalating their responses to political situations.

Yesterday’s bellwether brands, like GE, are struggling to survive. To bring good things back to life, today’s leaders must change how they think about legacy, note the authors of this opinion piece.