AltWeeklies Wire
From Bad to Worsenew
Hispanic businessman Robert Chavez faces permanent termination while his lawyer withdraws from his case.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
03-08-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Got a Cheating Spouse?new
For a price, Butler & Associates will ping 'em and sting 'em.
East Bay Express |
Lauren Gard |
03-08-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Devil Wears Wal-Martnew
America's favorite welfare queen cranks up the PR.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
03-02-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Wired 4 Wirelessnew
How did AT&T manage to be the only company bidding on the contract to bring Wi-Fi to St. Louis?
Riverfront Times |
Chad Garrison |
03-02-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Sangamo BioSciences' Gene Therapy Monopolynew
What if scientists devised a strategy to tackle some of the world's most notorious diseases, but just one company held all the patents?
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
03-01-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Labor Law Loopholenew
Private business at the Presidio and other national parks may be exempt from all state and local labor laws, which are often more stringent than their federal counterparts.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Amanda Witherell |
02-28-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Big Pharma Controls Lansingnew
Michigan grants all the big drug companies total immunity from being sued if their products, say, just happen to kill you or make your baby daughter grow a beard, as long as their product is FDA-approved -- but that may soon change.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
02-27-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Behind the Labelnew
As the fair-trade movement evolves, farmers, activists and others fear that the meaning of the term will become corrupted.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
02-26-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Fission Decisionnew
Illinois anti-nuke activists oppose plan for fuel reprocessing site.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
02-22-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
They Watch Your Grandparents ... Who's Watching Them?new
While for-profit long-term care providers are one of the most politically powerful groups in Oregon, the state's senior citizens enjoy far weaker protections than in many other states.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
02-21-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Nonprofit Bubblenew
A new study by the Donnelley Foundation reveals that, for better or worse, there's been an explosion of local not-for-profit arts groups.
Chicago Reader |
Deanna Isaacs |
02-20-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Blood Moneynew
URS Corp. has soaked up at least $3 billion in government contracts to help rebuild Iraq, thereby making CEO Martin Koffel an even richer man.
SF Weekly |
Martin Kuz |
02-20-2007 |
Business & Labor
Harboring a Land Bonanzanew
Do union members know their boss stands to benefit
from turning their pension fund investment into a gambling casino?
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
02-20-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Baby You Can Drive My TAXInew
Taxi Commission officials say hundreds of medallion holders aren't driving cabs in San Francisco, and that's against the law.
SF Weekly |
A.C. Thompson |
02-20-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Robert Chavez Gets Aroundnew
Detailing the sleazy practices of an influential Hispanic business leader.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
02-15-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
