However, many shoppers were turned off by unavailable merchandise, shipping delays and other problems. In addition, many e-commerce firms in operation this time last year have been driven out of business. Joel Goldhar , professor of technology management at the Stuart Graduate School of Business, is available for interviews. ITEC director Professor Lance B. Williams is available to discuss how the program helps businesses deal with the constantly-evolving legal requirements of doing business on the Internet. Upturns in the market that occur at the start of the year are influenced by the January Effect.
Stocks generally rebound from year-end selling to post some of their strongest gains.
However, in recent years the trend has occurred in late November and early December. Adjunct professor Keith Black of IIT's Center for Law and Financial Markets is available for interviews about the January Effect. Sports attorney and adjunct professor Eldon Ham says the sports community could learn from the National Basketball Association. Civility in the legal profession. A recent article in the Chicago Tribune called attention to the increasing instances of incivility by attorneys.