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EU Appeals To China To Join Emissions Talks
May 23, 2012 11:58 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsIn March, Airbus said Beijing was blocking orders by China's state-owned carriers for jets with a total list price of $12B in a challenge to the carbon charges.
Feds: SC Businessman Illegally Exported To Iran
May 22, 2012 2:20 pm | by Meg Kinnard, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe president of a North Charleston company has been arrested and charged with illegally exporting goods to Iran and lying to agents about his trade practices, according to federal prosecutors.
EU Deepens Probe Of Planned Stainless Steel Merger
May 22, 2012 2:13 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe European Commission has opened an investigation of ThyssenKrupp AG's plan to sell its stainless steel division to Outokumpu Oyj, citing possible competition concerns.
$600K OSHA Settlement In Bostik Plant Blast
May 18, 2012 1:50 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Labor Department says it has reached a $600,000 settlement with adhesives manufacturer Bostik Inc., over workplace safety citations related to a March 2011 explosion.
China Rejects U.S. Ruling In Solar Dumping Case
May 18, 2012 10:14 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's government rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its solar power equipment makers and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy.
Panel: Chemical Industry Needs Risk Guidance
May 11, 2012 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe chemical industry needs guidance in choosing alternative processing methods to reduce or eliminate hazards, a national panel said in a report released Friday.
Honda Wins Appeal Of Small-Claims Hybrid Judgment
May 9, 2012 2:14 pm | by Greg Risling, Associated Press | News | CommentsA judge overturned a nearly $10,000 small-claims judgment against Honda that was won by a car owner who said the automaker misrepresented the gas mileage of her hybrid Civic, according to a ruling released Wednesday.
Jury Deadlocks On Key Issue In Google-Oracle Trial
May 8, 2012 10:35 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsAlthough the jury decided Android infringes on some of Java's copyrights, the five men and seven women on the panel were divided on whether Google's actions were permissible under "fair use" protections of U.S. law.
Ford Settles Lawsuit Over 2003 Crash
May 7, 2012 2:29 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against Ford that alleged defects in tires on the Ford Bronco were a substantial factor in a crash that left a man paralyzed.
Nokia Files Suits Against HTC, RIM, Viewsonic
May 2, 2012 2:16 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNokia says it has filed claims in the United States and Germany alleging that products from HTC Corp., Research in Motion and Viewsonic Corp. infringe a number of its patents.
NJ Stops $100M In False Unemployment Claims
May 1, 2012 2:23 pm | by Andrew Duffelmeyer | News | CommentsThe department is using new hire directories to determine if beneficiaries have returned to work, and payment is stopped when a match is found.
Yahoo Escalates Patent Battle With Facebook
April 30, 2012 2:27 pm | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsIn court papers filed Friday, Yahoo Inc. now says Facebook's online social network infringes on 12 of its Internet patents, up from 10.
China Official Says Proview Owns iPad Trademark
April 24, 2012 2:10 pm | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsApple Inc. risks losing the right to use the iPad trademark in China, a senior official suggested Tuesday, as a Chinese court was seeking to mediate a settlement between the technology giant and a local company challenging its use of the iPad name.
Fifth Japanese Supplier Charged With Price Fixing
April 24, 2012 10:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA Tokyo-based auto supplier has agreed to pay a $20 million criminal fine and cooperate with the U.S. government's ongoing investigation into price fixing in the industry.
In '72, EPA Battled Pollution; Now It's Politics
April 23, 2012 2:27 pm | by Dina Cappiello, Associated Press | News | CommentsSome in industry and politics question whether environmental regulation has gone too far and whether the risks are worth addressing, given their costs.
Chinese Court Seeks To Mediate iPad Dispute
April 23, 2012 10:13 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA Chinese court is mediating between Apple Inc. and the Chinese company challenging its right to use the iPad trademark, seeking to get the companies to settle an awkward standoff over the issue.
Honda Appeal Seeks To Reverse Hybrid Owner's Award
April 20, 2012 1:50 pm | by Linda Deutsch, AP Special Correspondent | News | CommentsLawyers for American Honda Motor Co. returned to court Thursday to try to overturn a highly publicized small claims court award to a woman who sued over the fuel economy of her hybrid Honda Civic.
CEO Sought On Grand Larceny Suspicion
April 19, 2012 1:48 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAuthorities say the chief executive of a company that plans to open a solar panel plant in Cherokee County stole aluminum from the site and sold it for scrap.
Whirlpool Loses Appliance 'Dumping' Case
April 18, 2012 2:22 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsWhirlpool Corp. has lost the latest round in its battle with competitors over imports from South Korea and Mexico.
Oracle CEO Mulled Expansion Into Smartphones
April 18, 2012 10:31 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsOracle CEO Larry Ellison wanted to compete against Google's Android software in the smartphone market before deciding instead to sue his potential rival for copyright and patent infringement.
Appeals Court Blocks Gov't Rule On Union Posters
April 17, 2012 2:04 pm | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | CommentsA federal appeals court On Tuesday temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board from making millions of businesses put up posters informing workers of their right to form a union.
High Court Steps Into Copyright Case
April 17, 2012 2:00 pm | by Mark Sherman, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe issue at the Supreme Court is whether U.S. copyright protection applies to items that are made abroad, purchased abroad and then resold in the U.S. without the permission of the manufacturer.
Oracle Skewers Google As Android Trial Opens
April 17, 2012 10:06 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsOracle began Monday trying to convince a jury that Google's top executives have long known that they stole a key piece of technology to build the Android software that now powers more than more than 300 million smartphones and tablet computers.
Preventing Toxic Labels
April 16, 2012 8:43 am | by Mike Rozembajgier, Vice President of Recalls, Stericycle ExpertRECALL™ | Articles | CommentsConsumers can file lawsuits against companies for erroneous labels, adding to the risks manufacturers face for incorrect labels.
Apple Denies Accusation Of Collusion On e-Books
April 13, 2012 1:55 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsApple Inc. says the accusation that it conspired with major book publishers to raise the price of e-books is untrue.
