Business & Management Practices

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Week of 2008-02-03:
Name Date
IT cos save the day for Sensex. IT cos save the day for Sensex. 2008-02-09
market tried hard to make a comeback on Friday, twice making...its initial public offering just a day earlier. An unexpected rise...The ##-share index saw a high of ##,###.##...or ###-###-####, send a fax to ###-###-####
Microsoft's OXML standard debate hots up. Microsoft 2008-02-09
Extensible Mark-up Language (OXML) as a standard alongside the Open Document...ODF) is getting hotter globally as the meeting of the international...vote at ISO, Geneva. About a month, from February ##, will...against the standard. "OXML needs a thorough review before India can
Steak n Shake snubs 2 critics. Steak n Shake snubs 2 critics. 2008-02-09
The struggling restaurant chain issued a ##-page proxy statement Friday...sent them that listed themselves as candidates. In a letter with the proxy, Alan...proxy contest seeking to replace a majority of directors (and) reveals...of the company... and pursue a short-term agenda that is
Facebook pals held on [pounds sterling]3bn SocGen fraud. Facebook pals held on [pounds sterling]3bn SocGen fraud. 2008-02-09
they would be in such a desperate situation when they became...in Paris -- one blamed for a [pounds sterling]#.#bn rogue...accomplice." Bakir, ##, works for a firm of brokers called Newedge...their investigation to focus on a second man earlier this week
Home Depot loses tax suit. Home Depot loses tax suit. 2008-02-09
Neil Downing Feb. #--PROVIDENCE -- A District Court judge yesterday rejected...District Court judge yesterday rejected a request by retailing giant Home...retailing giant Home Depot for a refund of nearly $###,###...their bills, Home Depot sought a refund of the #-percent
Boeing to lay off 95 at Long Beach plant. Boeing to lay off 95 at Long Beach plant. 2008-02-09
Long Beach by ## people as it seeks to reduce costs...said. "However, we do need a commitment from the U.S...hard with our USAF customer as well as current and future international customers...one of those who got a layoff notice. He#;s been
The Search Market Fallout Of Microsoft-Yahoo; While the search giants battle for the high end, startups lay siege to niche markets. The Search Market Fallout Of Microsoft-Yahoo; While the search giants battle for the high end, startups lay siege to niche markets. 2008-02-09
below, these consolidating giants is a proliferation of search upstarts, some...players while helping to enable a broad flourishing of innovation in...mate with Yahoo to create a more formidable competitor to Google...sources. Silobreaker is being introduced as a free Web tool, but CEO
Doing Business In Canada: British Columbia. Doing Business In Canada: British Columbia. 2008-02-08
civil law, common law or a mixture of both)? British Columbia...of both)? British Columbia has a common law legal system and...for non-cash consideration, such as assets or services (and any...is not necessary to prescribe a maximum number of shares, it
Proposed New Rules For The Supreme Court Of British Columbia. Proposed New Rules For The Supreme Court Of British Columbia. 2008-02-08
Justice Reform Working Group, about a report issued late last year...Rules of Court. This summer a drafting group published a "Concept Draft" of the proposed...of the proposed new Rules: a new explicit overriding objective that...to the principles of proportionality; a new case-initiation process, requiring
Supreme Court Decision Limits Deductibility Of Trust Investment Advisory Fees. Supreme Court Decision Limits Deductibility Of Trust Investment Advisory Fees. 2008-02-08
In a decision handed down on Jan...The Knight ruling means that a trust may only deduct its...to estates. This decision represents a change of law for taxpayers...limitation in the same manner as individual taxpayers. The Court did
Unions Urge Senate To Oppose Patent Reform Act; A letter sent this week claims the bill would "significantly weaken" U.S. patent protection and give competitors ideas to steal. Unions Urge Senate To Oppose Patent Reform Act; A letter sent this week claims the bill would "significantly weaken" U.S. patent protection and give competitors ideas to steal. 2008-02-08
Office Professional Association (POPA) issued a statement Thursday saying that the...the other unions to sign a letter to members of the...to sign the letter represent a broad range of laborers and
TSA Blog Draws Hundreds Of Comments, Prompts A Change; The Transportation Security Administration's Evolution of Security blog drew more than 700 comments on the first day. TSA Blog Draws Hundreds Of Comments, Prompts A Change; The Transportation Security Administration