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How ‘Precarious’ Are Jawbone’s Finances?
A lawsuit alleges that the company's financial condition is 'perilous and currently insufficient to pay its debts.'
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Why Whole Foods, Dollar General, and Panera Have All Been Sued Over a Tiny Hiring Technicality
Employers are getting tripped up by a little-known law related to background checks, and it's costing some of them serious time and money.
Building a Business
What the Heck Are Drones Good For, Anyway?
The tiny flying gadgets were all the rage at CES this year, but why anyone would buy one isn't always clear.
By Jason Fell
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Apple, Google Reach New Deal to End U.S. Lawsuit Over Employee Poaching
The settlement aims to resolve an antitrust class action lawsuit by tech workers.
By Reuters
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Obama to Propose New Laws to Protect Consumer Data, Privacy
The laws are aimed at protecting Americans and the trail of data they leave on smart phones, computers and other devices.
By Reuters
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FCC Chairman Hints at Support of Broadband Reclassification
Tom Wheeler's latest comments are being viewed as the strongest sign yet that he plans to sign with President Obama on strict net neutrality rules.
By Reuters
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Foie Gras Is Now Legal Again in California
A federal judge overturned the ban on the controversial delicacy, creating beef with animal-rights activists.
By Reuters
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What to Consider When Deciding Between Forming a Sole Proprietorship or LLC
Our legal expert Lori Hoberman discusses the pros and cons of the two different business entities.
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3 Key Agreements Every Family Business Needs in Writing
Sadly, family businesses are not immune to the disputes that afflict every business. Putting agreements in writing can save the family, as well as the business.
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Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert: Lori Hoberman.
Our expert this month is a lawyer, and she is looking to take your questions on entity formation, employee compensation, funding and more.
Building a Business
Uber Hits Roadblocks in Taiwan, China
Questions have been raised about the licensing standards for Uber drivers in Taiwan and the Chinese mainland mega city of Chongqing.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Unilever Drops Mayonnaise Suit Against Startup Hampton Creek
The case alleged false advertising and unfair competition related to its Just Mayo product.
By Reuters
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Google Looks to Head Off U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit Over Android
The lawsuit comes as the Internet search company faces increased regulatory pressure from European authorities.
By Reuters
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Ban on Cuban Cigars Goes Up in a Puff of Smoke
A new policy by President Obama means that importing up to $100 worth of Cuban tobacco products will be legal.
By Ben Geier
Business Legal
Seattle Artist Says She Lost Millions of Dollars, Sues ‘Angry Birds’ Maker
A U.S. judge approved the lawsuit, which claims that an artist was cheated out of possibly millions of dollars from the sale of the brand's pet toys she designed.
By Reuters
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Apple Wins Digital Music Antitrust Trial
A U.S. jury decided the company did not act improperly when it restricted music purchases for iPod users to Apple's iTunes digital store.
By Reuters
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Google, YouTube Sued Over a Video-Streaming Patent
A German technology company is arguing that Google is infringing on one of its patents.
By Reuters
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Harvard Professor Wages War Against Chinese Restaurant Over Outdated Menu
Business professor Benjamin Edelman notified 'the applicable authorities' after he was reportedly overcharged $4 on an order.
By Dan Mangan
Building a Business
Congress Expected to Reboot Internet Tax Issues in 2015
We will wait until next year for any conclusive action on a tangle of Internet tax issues, including online access taxes and online state sales taxes.
By Reuters
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Avoid These 3 Employment Compliance Mistakes or Risk Fines
With the multitude of federal and state employment laws and regulations that exist, it is easy to make costly errors.
By Andre Lavoie
Building a Business
How Dumb Is This Apple iPod Antitrust Suit?
The trial proceeds without a plaintiff because most class action suits are for the benefit of lawyers, not customers.
Business Legal
States Sue Obama Administration on Immigration
Seventeen states say the Obama administration acted illegally by issuing an executive order to ease the threat of deportation for millions of immigrants.
By Reuters
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Confronting 6 Snarling Expansion Fears
Proper preparation can ease the path overseas -- and bring you the spike in business you dreamed of.
By Adi Vaxman
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Supreme Court to Determine Workplace Pregnancy Protections for Moms-to-Be
The court will hear a discrimination case that seeks to make clear what accommodations employers must make to expecting mothers.
Thought Leaders
Will My Employer Sue Me for Starting My Own Business?
You have ethics questions, and we have answers.
By Gael O'Brien
Building a Business
Apple Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit Over iPod Allegations
The suit claims that Apple abused a monopoly position in that iTunes music could only be played on iPods, unfairly blocking competing device makers.
By Reuters
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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Google Break-Up Motion
While parliament has no power to dismember a firm, the vote highlights the underlining, widespread concern among EU politicians about American dominance of the Internet industry.
By Reuters