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But that doesn't mean you -- and your business -- should follow suit.

In another antitrust investigation, the search giant is accused of distorting Internet search results to favor its shopping service.

The suit demands Apple and the design firm Craig & Karl immediately cease using the images in question.

The U.S. Patent Office deemed claims concerning episodic content 'unpatentable.'

Besides investing in trademarking strategies, a chief component and underlying thread to Oprah's mega-success is keeping her brand strong by preventing dilution.

Spoiler alert! Every entrepreneur should follow these 5 "R"s in training their managers on sexual and other forms of unlawful harassment.

The case accused the search engine company of harming smartphone buyers by forcing handset makers using Android operating system to make Google's own applications the default option.

A step-by-step guide on how to find out if your invention has already been patented. We're crossing our fingers it hasn't.

The pay increase at its company-operated U.S. restaurants threatens to complicate an ongoing labor dispute that turns on whether McDonald's can be held responsible for the labor violations of its franchisees.

The tech giant has been accused of invading the privacy of users of its Google Wallet electronic payment service by sharing their personal information with outside app developers.

An ongoing fight between McDonald's and labor unions has entered a key phase this week.

A California jury was ordered to resume deliberations on one of the four claims brought by Pao against the VC firm.

Charney is seeking millions of dollars for a breach of employment contract, his attorney said.

The plan to keep 1,740 stores open was attacked by the bankrupt retailer's top creditor, a failed bidder who called the auction a sham and sought a new sale.

The 'FarmVille' maker is accused of defrauding shareholders about its prospects before and after going public in 2011.

The investigation is looking into a potential legal violation related to Dov Charney, the company's founder and former chief executive officer.

The electronic payments firm agreed to settle charges by the U.S. Treasury Department that it violated numerous sanctions programs against several countries.

A newly released document could be taken into account by European antitrust regulators.

Individual victims can receive up to $10,000 in damages.

A federal appeals court ruled that Xbox owners in the U.S. can indeed sue for damages as a group.

The popular ride-hailing apps failed to persuade separate U.S. judges to rule that their drivers are independent contractors instead of employees.