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FTC, Claiming No Prejudgment, Will Investigate Trolls

The Federal Trade Commission said it would subpoena about 25 companies that buy and sell patents and 15 other companies that manufacture devices or write software.

Apple’s App Troll Suit Dismissed By District Court Judge

A district court judge in East Texas dealt a blow to Apple in its fight against a company that has […]

Shrinking Labor Force Tied To Spike In Disability Claims

Though the unemployment rate in the U.S. has dropped from its peak of 10 percent in 2009, some evidence suggests […]

CA Minimum Wage To Reach $10

California’s minimum wage will be raised to $10 per hour under a law signed Sept. 25. The increase will roll […]

Harvard Prof Submits Tumblr As Evidence To Supreme Court

In a campaign finance case that will go before the Supreme Court Oct. 8, Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig and Sen. […]

K Street Identity Crisis?

The lobbying industry is of two minds about the term “lobbying,” and The American League of Lobbyists is considering a […]

Britain Suing Over EU Banker Bonus Limits

Britain has filed suit at the European Court of Justice to protest the European Union’s move to limit bonus payments […]

Muckraker’s Charge: Elected Politicians Are Extorting Companies

The conservative author whose book exposed insider trading by members of Congress and others in Washington, leading to passage of […]

SEC Must Be “Strong, Effective Cop On The Beat,” Chair Says

The Securities and Exchange Commission will be “aggressive and creative” in using enforcement actions going forward, including pursuing individuals, seeking […]

Supreme Court Will Consider Lifting Limit On Individual Campaign Donations

Another blow to campaign funding laws may be in the offing, as the Supreme Court preps to take up a […]

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