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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a printer toner case that has broad ramifications for both antitrust and intellectual property law. Illinois Tool Works, a producer of inkjet printheads and inks, holds several patents covering printhead technology. ...

The strong public and legislative response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding the use of eminent domain for economic development might be the most significant aspect of the case. As soon as the Supreme Court released its June ...

From books to electronics, Santa’s sack will be filled with goodies this year, but only a small percentage will be purchased via the Internet. According to a Deloitte & Touche study, the appeal of the Internet is leveling off, with ...

The Appellate Judicial Commission announced Dec. 9 that it had submitted to Gov. Matt Blunt its panel of nominees to fill a vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. The vacancy exists because of the Aug. 29 death ...

In the first verdict of its kind in the country, a Texas jury recently ordered Motor Coach Industries to pay $17.5 million for selling a tour bus without seatbelts – despite the fact that the company is not required to ...

On Dec. 4, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward caught a 20-yard touchdown pass to tie the score in an important game with its division rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. Ward marked the touchdown by doing the “Ickey Shuffle”- a celebration ...

“Say you’re sorry.” It’s something moms everywhere tell their children when they hurt someone at the playground. Now, it appears, the art of apologizing is taking hold of the legal world, with risk managers, public relations specialists, doctors, lawyers and ...

In our free-market society, corporations – especially those with a retail component – make major decisions based on the quality of goods and services that meet the needs of their customers. A Toyota dealer stocks cars made by the parent ...

Motorists on this heavily-traveled section of Grand Boulevard between the Sprint Center and the entertainment district will have to find another route after the New Year. Effective Jan. 3, portions of three downtown streets will be shut off to traffic ...

When asked what design elements turn a house into a home, architects say first and foremost, listen to the clients. Tuning into clients’ needs and wishes – and adding just the right personal touches – changes a structure of wood, ...

The Associated General Contractors of America and other building trade groups are weighing in on a controversial issue that may seem foreign to the construction industry – illegal immigration. Last week, in an e-mail “alert” message, AGC urged members to ...