Charoen Pokphand eyes hefty profit Sep 18, 2008
In response to a draft bill on animal husbandry and animal health that prohibits a company to monopolize the upstream and downstream farming industry, Thomas believed there was currently no unfair competition in the sector. He argued it would be more efficient for a company to set up an integrated poultry farming system, from upstream to downstream, as applied in developed countries. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
* Rethinking export-led economies Sep 14, 2008
According to a December 2007 NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, almost 60 percent of Americans think globalization is bad because it has subjected US firms and workers to unfair competition. If globalization has acquired a lousy reputation in the US, the external deficit deserves much of the blame. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Trade deficit hits 16-month high Sep 12, 2008
Democrats contend the administration's pursuit of free-trade agreements left U.S. workers exposed to unfair competition from low-wage countries with poor environmental records such as China. They blame the loss of more than 3 million manufacturing jobs since Bush took office in part on the soaring trade deficits. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
US trade deficit surges Sep 12, 2008
However, Democrats contend the administration's pursuit of free-trade agreements left US workers exposed to unfair competition from low-wage countries with poor environmental records such as China. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico to get greater protection for US workers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
AT&T rips Cox over access to broadcasts Sep 12, 2008
AT&T filed a complaint with the FCC yesterday alleging that Cox Communications' exclusive broadcasts of Padres baseball games violate agency rules against unfair competition. AT&T, which offers the competing U-Verse alternative to cable, says the Federal Communications Commission classifies local sports as must-have content that cannot be withheld from competitors. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Trade deficit surges, jobless claims remain high Sep 11, 2008
However, Democrats contend the administration's pursuit of free-trade agreements left U.S. workers exposed to unfair competition from low-wage countries with poor environmental records such as China. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico to get greater protection for U.S. workers. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Air Force's Tanker Tailspin Sep 11, 2008
Then the service decided to buy them from Northrop Grumman last February, only to have the deal derailed in June after government auditors concluded Boeing's charges of an unfair competition were justified. Most recently, Boeing has said it needs six months not the 45 days offered by the Pentagon to draft a new bid for a larger tanker than it originally offered (Northrop-Grumman's bigger plane had given it an edge). (Time.com)
New Associate Joins Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione in Salt Lake City Sep 10, 2008
The firm is one of the largest IP law firms in the country, with more than 170 attorneys, scientific advisors and patent agents specializing in intellectual property litigation and all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, intellectual asset management, and technology and licensing agreements. Brinks routinely handles assignments in fields as diverse as electrical, chemical, mechanical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nanotechnology, Internet and computer... (PR Newswire)
Hey, Buddy, Can I BUY your vote? Sep 10, 2008
" People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made. In our day these economic truths have become accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all regardless of station, race, or creed. Among these are: The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the Nation; The right to earn enough to provide adequate food... (New Iberia, LA)
Motorola sues RIM for poaching employees Sep 9, 2008
The lawsuit, which claims breach of contract and unfair competition by RIM, also is a pre-emptive strike. Motorola contends its former employees cant do their jobs at another wireless company without disclosing trade secrets and vital information about customers. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Paterson vetoes bill to create commission to look at states recreation industry Sep 9, 2008
In the case of the golf industry, private golf course owners complained that municipal- or state-run courses provided unfair competition, particularly since they were funded by taxpayers and themselves did not owe taxes on their vast amounts of land. Municipal courses also enjoy the purchasing power afforded by government contracts, enabling them to offer reduced rates to area residents that underprice many privately owned golf courses. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Editor's mailbag (Sept. 6) (16) Sep 6, 2008
A case of unfair competition. Opposing the construction of a county park near the Highway 34/ Interstate 5 intersection, as we do, is in no small part because we are owner of a local privately owned RV park. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Gov. vetoes ‘fair competition’ legislation Sep 6, 2008
The measure would have created a state panel that would evaluate whether government-owned recreational facilities constitute unfair competition to golf, ski, camping and other recreation businesses operated by private entrepreneurs ... The bill vetoed by the governor would have established a state commission to examine unfair competition in the outdoor recreation industry. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
If a Scratch-Off Is a Rip-Off, Litigation May Be the Prize Sep 5, 2008
Bloch said smaller businesses, however, are especially vulnerable to scratch-off liability because they don't realize that "there are all kinds of unfair competition laws constraining what you can and cannot offer.". Bloch's advice to companies that want to use instant sweepstakes for marketing promotions: Get a lawyer first. (Law.com)
Government condemned as social carers are paid less than road sweepers Sep 4, 2008
It needs to invest more money in social care, reduce unfair competition for staff and raise the status of social care work. . (Daily Mail)
Charities 'subsidise social care' Sep 3, 2008
"It needs to invest more money in social care, reduce unfair competition for staff and raise the status of social care work.". She pointed out that care assistants working for the voluntary sector were paid 243 per week on average - 150 less than refuse workers, according to figures from the Incomes Data Services. (BBC News -- UK)
St. Petes live music interests in legal dissonance Sep 3, 2008
KATHLEEN CABBLE The State Theatre in St. Petersburg has faced unfair competition from Jannus Landing, a lawsuit claims. ST. PETERSBURG Discord between historic concert venues in downtown St. Petersburg has landed in court. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Ford, Creekstone, Siemens Bribery Case, Archer Daniels, BHP in Court News Sep 2, 2008
Hewlett-Packard Co., the maker of printers and inkjet cartridges, won a favorable decision from a court in Cologne, Germany, which ruled on Aug. 29 that that a competitor broke unfair competition laws by labeling new cartridges to look like old ones, the Associated Press reported. The Cologne Regional Court found that Pelikan Hardcopy Deutschland GmbH labeled some new Pelikan H06 and H08 color cartridges as ``remanufactured,'' and the labeling was misleading, AP said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
PsyStar Strikes Back at ... Aug 31, 2008
PsyStar's counterclaim charges Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) with restraint of trade, unfair competition and other violations of antitrust law. PsyStar's counterclaim seeks unspecified compensation and "a declaration as to APPLE'S illicit behavior.". (InternetNews.com)
Working Iowans are the losers in the state's economy Aug 31, 2008
willing worker wrote on Aug 31, 2008 3:55 AM:" Well duh! There is another article this issue discussing the looming worker shortage. We need legislation to protect American workers from the unfair competition of 'free' trade and insist on FAIR trade with places like Chins. China is a communist totalitarian country that manipulates its currency and subsidizes its labor. Mexico and other cheap labor exporters enjoy tax rates much lower than ours. We, the American taxpayer, subsidize the opulent... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Psystar: Apple Is a Monopoly Aug 30, 2008
Psystar charged Apple with restraint of trade, unfair competition and other violations of antitrust law in a 54-page complaint filed in the Northern California Division of the United States District Court and emailed to reporters ... In a filed July 8 in a California district court, of copyright infringement, breach of contract, trademark and trade infringement, and unfair competition ... "On information and belief Psystar alleges that but for the exclusionary conduct of Apple and other conduct... (PC Magazine)
Mercedes-Benz dealer sues independent dealer Aug 30, 2008
The lawsuit alleges that Palmetto Sport Cars acquired new Mercedes vehicles from an out-of-market dealer and illegally offered these new vehicles for sale, in violation of a Florida law that protects car dealers from unfair competition ... The suit asks a judge to stop the dealership from selling the cars and to levy damages to make up for the money Bill Ussery has lost as a result of the unfair competition. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Summer traffic up for Google, down for Microsoft Aug 29, 2008
Mac clone maker's expected countersuit alleges that Apple engages in restraint of free trade and unfair competition. Outside the Lines. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Pystar countersues Apple on antitrust grounds Aug 29, 2008
the 54-page complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for Northern District of California, charges Apple with restraint of trade, unfair competition, and other violations of antitrust law ... Mac clone maker's expected countersuit alleges that Apple engages in restraint of free trade and unfair competition. (CNET News)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Panama Aug 29, 2008
They noted that although imports and distribution by the government of staple food items may have reduced price pressures, removing distortions and strengthening legal means to address unfair competition would provide a better and more lasting remedy. Reducing tariffs and increasing tariff rate quotas for selected food items is a welcome step to enhance competitiveness and moderate inflation. (IMF News)
HP wins another judgment against Pelikan Aug 29, 2008
said Thursday it obtained a judgment against Pelikan Hardcopy Deutschland GmbH in an unfair competition suit. Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE:HPQ) said Germany-based Pelikan was found to be in violation by the Cologne Regional Court, Germany. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
State fails to halt UPS-DHL deal through DOT Aug 28, 2008
An investigation could have led to blocking the deal if it was proven to constitute unfair competition. DHL s air cargo shipping and sorting operations are handled by and ASTAR Air Cargo at DHL s airport in Wilmington. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Questions follow Mattel's $100M Bratz verdict Aug 28, 2008
Mattel also has a trade secrets lawsuit pending against MGA, and MGA has a lawsuit pending against Mattel over the toy giant's My Scene dolls, alleging unfair competition, among other things. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit? Aug 27, 2008
Last month, against the Miami-based company, alleging copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract, unfair competition and more after Psystar began selling Mac clones - basically white box computers running Apple s Mac OS X operating system. Apple alleges that OpenComputer runs modified unauthorized version of the Leopard operating system. (ZDNet)
Carpooling: Green, cheap and illegal Aug 22, 2008
The bus companies feel that this constitutes unfair competition because of the onerous regulatory requirements they have to meet -- which is much like saying that having an amateur handyman fix your closet door represents unfair competition with trained carpenters. To add to the absurdity of the argument, the bus operators insist that privately operated vans "are not licensed, they're not insured and don't pass strict safety guidelines," to use the words of a spokesman for Trentway-Wagar Inc.... (National Post)
More 'underaged' gymnast allegations unearthed Aug 21, 2008
Hackers unearth more underage gymnast allegations - Gymnastics - Sports. The Age: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Melbourne's leading newspaper. (The Age, Australia)
Hackers unearth more underage gymnast allegations Aug 21, 2008
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Left to right) Silver medalist Nastia Liukin of the Untied States, gold medalist He Kexin of China and bronze medalist Yang Yilin of China stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's uneven bars final. (Sydney Morning Herald)
SIRIUSXM plans facelift... Aug 18, 2008
Look at its auto entertainment competition: CD players, mp3 players, free radio and cassettes. Like I would add another expense to my long list of expenses. (The Drudge Report)
Unfair competition stifling independent films, says Brian Cox Aug 17, 2008
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Best work' goes unseen while giant blockbusters thrive. (Independent)
Four key questions on the China gymnasts controversy Aug 15, 2008
So, if one country is not abiding by it, and in these Games that country would appear to be China, it is unfair competition. If what has happened here is that China is giving false papers to underage athletes, that is wrong. (CNN -- Money)
Judge rules Owasco Marine can keep its name Aug 13, 2008
She also alleged intentional harm on behalf of the defendants and that use of Owasco Marine created contractual interference, business problems and unfair competition. Her lawyer, Thomas O'Bryan, maintained that she needed the recognition to rebuild her business. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
EsNtion Records Sues JonesTM for Copyright and Trademark Infringement Aug 12, 2008
In addition to copyright infringement, the lawsuit alleges JonesTM has engaged in unfair competition and infringed upon EsNtion's trademark -- damaging the label's business. "As a result, we will seek actual damages which include lost profits and lost business opportunities, along with the maximum amount of statutory damages available under the Copyright Act for those songs that qualify for statutory damages," said Mills. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BofA subpoenaed on auction-rate securities, derivatives Aug 9, 2008
State attorneys general in California, Florida and Illinois have filed suits against California-based Countrywide, accusing the company of engaging in deceptive advertising and unfair competition. They say the company put borrowers into mortgages they couldn't afford or loans with rates and penalties that were misleading. (Orlando Business Journal)
Imaging center operates without permit Aug 8, 2008
The company - a joint venture of six radiologists and Providence Health System - argued the new center was a doctor's office and exempt from the process that ostensibly protects against unfair competition among big health care facilities. They talked up their $12 million center that provides diagnostic scans - MRIs, mammograms, X-rays - as healthy competition for the new hospital that would keep prices down. (Anchorage Daily News)
Calif. groups seek moratorium on Countrywide foreclosures Aug 8, 2008
In June, Brown sued Countrywide and its top executives, accusing them of engaging in deceptive advertising and unfair competition. The suit contends the company pushed homeowners into mass-produced, risky loans in order to resell the mortgages on the secondary market. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
California: Feds arrest hospital CEO in health scam Aug 7, 2008
The owners of the hospitals, along with Sabaratnam, several doctors and others, also were named in the lawsuit alleging unfair competition that was filed Wednesday in Superior Court by the city attorney's office. This is a rather large operation. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
> Lannett spars with drug maker in vitamin patent dispute Aug 4, 2008
sued Lannett last month alleging patent infringement, trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition. Arthur Bedrosian, president and CEO of Lannett, said last week he is confident his company will prevail in court. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Bus system a great amenity Aug 4, 2008
Bluto wrote on Aug 3, 2008 5:24 PM:" F Bird,We HAD a taxi service but one can no longer survive as the bus presents unfair competition. If I could charge everyone in the valley so I could operate a taxi service, I'd charge no fare too perhaps! ". Bluto wrote on Aug 3, 2008 5:26 PM:" It's Me,You DO use my money on the bus. You use what I contribute to take credit for this great service you're so willing to provide for everyone else with MY money! If not, will you please make an extra contribution... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
DLA Piper and Camerons to Appeal Against Fines in Bulgaria Aug 2, 2008
About 15 local firms, including market leaders and , submitted two separate complaints to the local bar association and the country's competition commission claiming unfair competition on the grounds that the firms were in breach of the Bulgarian Advocacy Act. Borislav Boyanov, managing partner of Borislav Boyanov, said: "The law is simple and clear. Firms that perform legal services while not complying with the rules should be penalized. We are in favor of foreign competition because it... (Law.com)
China's 1st anti-monopoly law takes effect Aug 2, 2008
The SAIC said earlier it had established an independent bureau, which was in charge of investigating and punishing unfair competition, commercial bribery, smuggling and other cases that broke relevant economic laws. In addition, the country's top economic regulator, the NDRC, finished a draft of the anti-price monopoly law regulation earlier this week, which was a component of the anti-monopoly law. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ghana: Traders Blame Chinese For Slowing Business Aug 1, 2008
Last year traders closed their shops to protest against what they regard as unfair competition. However, this elicited no response from the government. (allAfrica.com)
Louis Vuitton Reaches Global Settlement With Sony BMG Regarding Infringement Cases Aug 1, 2008
Specifically, over the past 5 years, Louis Vuitton had filed lawsuits in the District Court of Paris seeking injunctive relief and damages for trademark counterfeiting and infringement, unfair competition, injury to business reputation and false and deceptive business practices arising out of the sale and offer for sale of DVDs, video clips and CDs bearing Louis Vuitton intellectual property by the artist Da Brat and a clip video on CDs by Britney Spears and had received favorable judgments in... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China's shift on food was key to trade impasse Jul 31, 2008
Nath also contended that developing countries' farmers have too often faced unfair competition from industrialized countries a point that China repeated this week. The United States and the European Union agreed to accept some limits on their farm subsidies in negotiations this week, but their reductions were much more limited than developing countries wanted. (International Herald Tribune)
* Anti-monopoly law is confusing Jul 28, 2008
Most expect the new requirements to be handled by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Industry and Commerce who currently oversee mergers, pricing and unfair competition respectively. I think the authorities know this is not realistic because these areas are all linked, Cheng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan needs smart deregulation Jul 27, 2008
Apart from concerns that globalization has led to increased capital mobility, which often makes regulatory policies ineffective X even harmful X the purpose is to alleviate Taiwanese businesspeoples burden amid unfair competition with other international enterprises in China. By doing so, Taiwanese businesspeoples ability to conduct cross-strait and regional planning could be improved, while the profit from these investments could more likely be transferred back to Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lil' Wayne faces copyright claim Jul 26, 2008
They accuse the rapper of copyright infringement and unfair competition. A spokesman for Lil' Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, was unavailable for comment. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
People: Amy Adams, Lil Wayne, Pamela Anderson Jul 26, 2008
Abkco Music accused Lil Wayne, his artistic collaborators and his record company, a unit of Universal Music Group, of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. (International Herald Tribune)
Business big shot: Gary Hoffman Jul 26, 2008
As head of the nationalised lender, he will have to attract new savings business, without being accused by rivals of unfair competition, and encourage customers to redeem their mortgages at a time when the mortgage market has dried up. At the same time, he must repay the 24 billion outstanding on Northern Rock's central bank loan and stick within the strict guidelines of the European Commission on state aid. (Times Online)
Lil Wayne Sued By Rolling Stones Publisher Over 'Playing With Fire' Jul 26, 2008
According to , the lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, charges copyright infringement and unfair competition and is seeking unspecified damages. The issue is over a profanity-laced bonus track from Weezy's called "Playing With Fire," which does not list any samples in its credits. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Lil Wayne Sued For Stones Copyright Breach Jul 25, 2008
Abkco Music Inc accused Lil Wayne, his artistic collaborators and his record company, a unit of Universal Music Group, of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan seeks unspecified damages. (Billboard.com)
The case for aam polyester Jul 24, 2008
Cheap imports were for a long time checked by anti-dumping duties, which fattened petrochemical companies at the expense of poor consumers on the excuse of unfair competition. Indian polyester companies today are among the biggest in the world, and have acquired plants in the once-dominant west. (India Times)
* Let market forces rule, agencies told Jul 23, 2008
The bureau said it would closely monitor the market to avoid unfair competition among agencies. The statement was issued after a story about the alleged blacklist in the Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister paper) yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Charter buses to Bolts games are sidelined Jul 22, 2008
The reason for the new rule is to prevent unfair competition with private charters. Private industry believes it is not fair for heavily subsidized public agencies to compete with the private sector, Metropolitan Transit's Schupp said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
How much money does the BBC need? Jul 21, 2008
BBC online costs over 100m a year and is by definition not broadcasting at all, quite apart from its unfair competition with those not kept alive by state subsidy. And there is no case for spending viewers' money on bidding for sporting events, feature films and US TV series that they could see on another channel. (guardian.co.uk)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Jul 20, 2008
CHEESEBATTLE (Marotte, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- MONTREAL: Independent Quebec cheese makers are increasingly up in arms over what they say is unfair competition from the big industrial players posing as artisanal producers and insolently wedging themselves into their small-scale turf. 800. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Senator Durbin Introduces Quick Fix for Predatory Consumer Lending Jul 19, 2008
At the same time, it protects lenders from unfair competition who play by the rules and make responsible loans that actually benefit customers. "With the economic downturn weighing heavily on families and threatening their financial security, we have for too long neglected to take this simple step," said Kathleen Keest, senior policy counsel with the Center for Responsible Lending. (PR Newswire)
American Eagle wins injunction against Payless over shoe portrayal Jul 18, 2008
has won a preliminary injunction against in a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit. South Side-based American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) claimed that Topeka, Kan. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Apple's recall demand would probably kill Psystar, says IP attorney Jul 18, 2008
It's not completely without precedent," said Carole Handler, a partner in the intellectual property (IP) department of Wildman, Harrold, Allen . Handler is best known for her work on a case involving Marvel Enterprises that, among other things, established protection for copyrighted characters in online games and returned the movie rights to the Spiderman character to the company. Earlier this month, Apple Psystar Corp. with multiple copyright, trademark, breach-of-contract and unfair... (Computerworld)
Apple to Mac clone maker: Recall your hardware Jul 17, 2008
-based Psystar with multiple copyright, trademark, breach-of-contract and unfair competition violations and argued that they all stem from Psystar's practice of preinstalling Mac OS X 10. 5, a.k.a. Leopard, on desktop and server systems it sells under the OpenComputer and OpenServ nameplates. (Computerworld)
Apple Finally Sues Psystar; Asks for Recall Jul 16, 2008
In a filed July 8 in a California district court, Apple charged Psystar with eight claims of copyright infringement, breach of contract, trademark and trade infringement, and unfair competition. In April, , leading virtually the entire tech world to predict a retaliatory Apple suit. (PC Magazine)
