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Chemical Tests Planned At Former Ford-Owned Site
August 7, 2012 9:23 am | News | CommentsThere are plans to test the 200-acre site of the former plant in Macomb County's Shelby Township for trichloroethylene and trichloroethane.
VA Superfund Site Cleanup Continues
August 6, 2012 2:02 pm | by Star Traylor, The Winchester Star | News | CommentsBefore it shut down and declared bankruptcy, Avtex Fibers was cited for violating Virginia's environmental laws with wastewater discharges into the Shenandoah River.
Judge Denies Apple's Bid For Samsung Sanctions
August 6, 2012 1:59 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA federal judge on Friday denied Apple Inc.'s demands for an immediate victory in a multibillion-dollar patent trial.
PA Takes Aim At Foreign Steel On Public Jobs
August 3, 2012 10:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAttorney General Linda Kelly said the foreign manufactured material was cheaper than similar American-made items, giving Ryco an unfair competitive advantage.
MA Lawmakers Approve 'Right To Repair' Bill
August 1, 2012 2:03 pm | by Bob Salsberg, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe bill would have manufacturers that sell cars in Massachusetts provide access to their diagnostic and repair information system through a universal software system that can be accessed by dealers and independent repairs shops.
The Seven Deadly Counterfeit Cable Sins
August 1, 2012 8:40 am | by David Gallagher & David Fallon, L-com | Articles | CommentsCounterfeit cables are bulk cables or cable assemblies sold under false pretenses to undercut legitimate manufacturers.
TRW Subsidiary To Pay $5.1M Antitrust Fine
July 31, 2012 10:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAutomotive supplier TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Monday that its German subsidiary will pay a fine of $5.1 million to settle antitrust violations with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Apple, Samsung Face Off In U.S. Court
July 30, 2012 10:05 am | by Paul Elias, Associated Press | News | CommentsTwo tech titans will square off in court over patents in a closely watched trial over control of the U.S. smartphone and computer tablet markets.
China Denies Using Stolen U.S. Copter Technology
July 26, 2012 12:08 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAllegations that China used stolen U.S. technology to develop a modern military attack helicopter were "severe deviations" from the facts, the Chinese Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Senate Kills Measure To Curb Job 'Outsourcing'
July 20, 2012 10:04 am | by Andrew Taylor, Associated Press | News | CommentsSenate Republicans on Thursday killed a measure backed by President Barack Obama that would encourage companies to bring overseas jobs back to the United States.
Arbitrator: Ford Didn't Violate UAW Agreement
July 20, 2012 9:59 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAn arbitrator says Ford Motor Co. didn't violate an agreement with the United Auto Workers when it restored some benefits for salaried workers — but not hourly ones — two years ago.
Blackberry Maker Loses Patent Suit Over Software
July 16, 2012 1:52 pm | by Linda A. Johnson, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA federal jury in San Francisco has found beleaguered Blackberry maker Research in Motion Ltd. liable for $147.2M in damages for infringing on patents held by Mformation Technologies Inc.
FAA Proposes Fining Boeing $13.5M
July 16, 2012 10:03 am | by Joan Lowy, Joshua Freed, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe FAA proposed fining Boeing $13.5 million for failing to meet a deadline to provide airlines with instructions on how to prevent fuel tank explosions.
Environmental Appeal Involving RG Steel To Proceed
July 11, 2012 2:15 pm | by Randall Chase, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA bankruptcy judge ruled that environmentalists can proceed with a federal court appeal in a dispute involving water quality monitoring at an RG Steel facility near Baltimore.
Google To Pay $22.5M Fine In Privacy Case
July 11, 2012 2:10 pm | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsGoogle is poised to pay a $22.5M fine to resolve allegations that it broke a privacy promise by secretly tracking millions of Web surfers who rely on Apple's Safari browser, according to a person familiar with settlement.
Alcoa Offering Alba At Least $45M To Settle Suit
July 11, 2012 10:11 am | by Joe Mandak, Associated Press | News | CommentsAlcoa offered Aluminum Bahrain BSC at least $45M to settle a lawsuit that alleges Alcoa-related firms paid millions in bribes that resulted in the Bahrain-controlled company overpaying for raw materials.
Ex-Latex CEO Gets Prison For Embezzlement
July 11, 2012 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA former chief executive of mattress manufacturer Latex International was sentenced Tuesday to nearly six years in prison for embezzling about $1.7 million in what prosecutors said was a scheme to pay for "an absurdly extravagant lifestyle."
Apple To Start Selling iPad In China
July 10, 2012 1:56 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsApple will start selling the iPad in China on July 20 after paying $60M to settle a dispute over the ownership of the tablet computer's name.
More Than 100 New Laws Taking Effect Thursday
July 9, 2012 10:15 am | by Roger Alford, Associated Press | News | CommentsA long list of new laws are set to go in effect this week, including one that will allow Kentucky to offer beefed-up tax incentives to encourage automobile manufacturers and parts suppliers to expand production in the state.
Ex-CEO Of Latex Faces Sentencing For Embezzlement
July 9, 2012 10:13 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsColeman is pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion related to embezzling about $1.7M from the Shelton mattress manufacturer.
China: Don't Let U.S. Auto Case In WTO Hurt Ties
July 6, 2012 2:00 pm | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's government said Friday it will "properly handle" a U.S. complaint to the World Trade Organization about its anti-dumping duties on auto imports.
Foes Say IL Plastic Bag Recycling Law Won't Work
July 6, 2012 1:55 pm | by Tammy Webber, Associated Press | News | CommentsEnvironmentalists are urging Gov. Pat Quinn to veto a bill that would require manufacturers of plastic bags to set up collection and recycling programs.
U.S. Accuses China Over Duties On Auto Exports
July 6, 2012 10:06 am | by Matthew Pennington, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe U.S. accused Beijing of unfairly imposing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American-produced automobiles.
Toshiba Loses Verdict On LCD Price-Fixing
July 5, 2012 1:51 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA jury found that Toshiba knowingly participated in a conspiracy to fix the price of LCDs sold in the U.S., contributing to $87M worth of damages suffered by manufacturers and consumers.
China Court: Apple Pays $60M To Settle iPad Case
July 2, 2012 9:58 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsApple has paid $60 million to settle a dispute in China over ownership of the iPad name, a court announced Monday, removing a potential obstacle to sales of the popular tablet computer in the key Chinese market.
