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Paramount Pictures sues Puzo estate over ‘Godfather’ sequel
An ongoing feud between the estate of "The Godfather" author Mario Puzo and Paramount Pictures continues to heat up, but perhaps to the dismay of fans of the mafia saga, this one is a lot less gritty than those found in Puzo's books.Last week saw the release of...
What’s keeping chain restaurants out of New Jersey?
Lots of people who love to eat and have steady incomes live in New Jersey. So why do chain restaurants tend to shy away from opening a new business here?New Jersey ranks near the bottom among states with the most chain restaurants, defined as restaurants with at least...
Breach of contract lawsuit over patents could determine Xbox fate
Microsoft and Google are locking horns once again, this time in a war over Motorola Mobility's patents. Recent court rulings have determined that Microsoft infringed on the patents, but depending on the outcome of a breach of contract lawsuit, those rulings could...
5 Southern New Jersey United Way chapters to merge with Pa.’s
Whether you're the head of a large corporation or a tiny nonprofit, the goals of a merger or acquisition are often the same: to increase your company's presence and acquire more money. In the case of one merger currently under way in southern New Jersey, these goals...
FTC taps McVeigh prosecutor for Google antitrust investigation
What would it take to win an antitrust lawsuit against the world's largest search engine? A highly successful prosecutor is a good first step for the Federal Trade Commission, which has launched an investigation into Google's business practices. The agency has hired...
Who does digital piracy really hurt? Real people, study says
People and businesses who make a habit out of pirating digital content often reason that it's a relatively victimless crime. But a new study has found that stealing intellectual property does have the potential to hurt people -- a lot of people. According to the...
Business with pleasure: Starting a sideline company
Even if you're happy in your current job, you may have dreamed about launching a new business on the side. Perhaps you have a hobby that's become a passion that consumes you during the workday. Or maybe someone has asked you if you've ever considered making money off...
New Jersey collector sues auction house for breach of contract
If you're a collector of antiques or memorabilia, you place a high value on authenticity. When you fall in love with a piece that an auction house is offering, you trust that the source has been vetted and the item is exactly what the auctioneer proclaims it to be....
SOPA declared dead, but will there be a resurrection?
Not so very long ago, the protests against a piece of legislation designed to fight online piracy and protect intellectual property were at a deafening pitch. The U.S. House of Representative's Stop Online Privacy Act, which would have made it easier for government...
Will merger of US Airways, American Airlines take off?
As U.S. Airways continues to court American Airlines for a potential merger, many are skeptical of the acquiring airline's ability to complete it successfully. Such doubts can usually be found among employees of the company to be acquired, because they often have more...
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