Both Consumer advocates and small businesses are concerned about a significant amendment that was included in the Senate financial reform bill. The amendment, created by Senator Olympia Snowe, was intended to benefit small businesses, but if it clears the House, it may end up… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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The state of New Jersey is considering a measure that would require retailers to charge consumers an after-rebate price, eliminating the requirement for consumers to clip UPC codes, fill out rebate forms, or log on to a a manufacturer’s website. The..

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With the recent rash of calorie laws passed,

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The Los Angeles Times reports that Halliburton is asking the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that allowed Ms. Jamie Leigh Jones’ Halliburton KBR rape case to go to trial.

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Halliburton Appeals Allowance of KBR Rape Trial

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As a small business owner facing a recession, it can be tempting to bury

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