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)
Fromage fracas causes stink Jul 16, 2008
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. Now, there are calls for a more stringent classification system based on the French appellation d'origine controll. (Globe and Mail)
China's anti-monopoly law commission in force Jul 16, 2008
Financial administrations and agricultural administrations could all be involved in the process of determining unfair competition and monopoly, according to Li. Li said the law, therefore, is good news for foreign investors. (Xinhuanet, China)
Global Music Group of Delaware True Bidder for Assets of Death Row Records Jul 16, 2008
Goldberg has demanded that the parties involved in both Global Music Group, Inc. of New York and RSB cease any business pertaining to Death Row Records and specifically he states, "Susan Berg, Kathleen March, Ronnie G. Bush, Anthony Marotta, Anthony Davi, Jr. and Jeff Davi, who is current head of the Department of Real Estate of the State of California, are all in breach of their agreements with me." The complaint that has been filed contains Breach of Oral Contract, Breach of Written Contract,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tiffany Fails to Prove eBay Contributed to Mark Violation Jul 15, 2008
Sullivan completed his sweeping rejection of Tiffany's claims by finding it failed to prove unfair competition, false advertising and that the use by e-Bay of the Tiffany marks were likely to cause dilution. After pursuing hundreds of individuals, Tiffany went after eBay in 2003. (Law.com)
Stalled dreams Jul 13, 2008
" Foreign influence And when it comes to big companies, one kind seems to be doing particularly well. Multinationals are now investing in Zambia, trying to get a share of the emerging manufacturing and service sector. The Chinese are here, as are Indian companies, and the growing retail sector is dominated by South African firms. They have been given generous tax-breaks, duty free imports, and other inducements. Their presence has been welcomed by many Zambians, particularly those who get to... (BBC News -- Business)
Foreign Oil Cheaper Than Pickens Plan Jul 13, 2008
Sunday July 13, 2008 11:54 AM ET. " If you're going to get gouged like that, make sure it's by Americans, Pickens seems to argue. He proposes generating wind power to save the natural gas burned in our power plants and redirecting that gas into compressed vehicle fuel. This looks simple in PowerPoint or Flash. In reality, a wholesale transition is so cumbersome that $150-a-barrel oil has hardly budged it off the demonstration-project stage. Remote wind farms need expensive transmission lines... (SmartMoney)
Privacy groups to Google: What took you so long? Jul 8, 2008
Although the law doesn't call for specific penalties for noncompliance, jurisdiction would most likely fall to , which says that the California attorney general, district attorneys, some city and county attorneys, and private plaintiffs can file lawsuits against businesses for acts of "unfair competition," which are considered to be any act involving a business that violates California law. "We're pleased that they did that," said , executive director of the World Privacy Forum in San Diego. (Computerworld)
U.S. energy frenzy leaves Canada out in the cold Jul 8, 2008
For many Americans, the pact is a euphemism for unfair competition from low-wage countries, oblivious of Canada's status as the United States' key NAFTA partner. If Canada wants to avoid becoming an unintended victim of the energy independence craze, it will have to do a much better job of framing the debate. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
3 IBM Buys Platform Solutions, Ends Dispute Jul 4, 2008
In January 2007, Platform Solutions countersued, alleging IBM engaged in unfair competition. Platform Solutions also denied it had violated IBM's patents. (Datamation)
U.S. sets steep final duties on China fridge magnets Jul 4, 2008
That unfair competition is further magnified by government subsidies that Chinese exporters receive. The decision is a victory for Magnum Magnetics Corp., a Marietta, Ohio, company that asked for duties last year on imports from the two Asian suppliers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
All sides claim victory in JetAway ruling Jul 2, 2008
Schum said JCP failed to prove JetAway engaged in deceptive or unfair trade practice that caused injury, while finding in JCP s favor concerning unfair competition under the act ... We prevailed on the unfair competition claim, which was positive. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2008 Article IV Consultation with Mongolia Jul 2, 2008
Directors welcomed the authorities' intention to review plans for the establishment of a development bank, taking account of the experience elsewhere so as to avoid creating unfair competition and distortions in the financial sector. Mongolia: Selected Economic and Financial Indicators, 2004-08. (IMF News)
Jedson Engineering sues, claims misuse of its drawings Jun 30, 2008
Jedson is suing Spirit for copyright infringement and Baisch for unfair competition. It contends that Baisch's use of its drawings allowed it to submit a lower-cost bid than it would otherwise have been able to submit. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Illinois, California to sue Countrywide over lending practices Jun 28, 2008
The Attorney General in California, where Countrywide is based, filed a similar civil lawsuit Wednesday, alleging that the company's practices included deceptive advertising and unfair competition. Countrywide employs 10,000 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and 11,500 statewide. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
California, other states sue Countrywide over mortgage practices Jun 28, 2008
The state of California alleges that Countrywide, its CEO Angelo Mozilo and President David Sambol engaged in deceptive advertising and unfair competition by pushing home owners into risky loans. "Countrywide exploited the American dream of home ownership and then sold its mortgages for huge profits on the secondary market," said California Attorney General Jerry Brown. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Europe's unhappy union Jun 28, 2008
Another explanation for the Irish "no" vote was that Irish citizens had been frightened by the proposal of the French finance minister to equalize tax rates throughout Europe, thus destroying unfair competition (all competition is unfair, unless the French win). No prizes for guessing whether the high tax rates of France or the low rates of Ireland would become the new standard. (National Post)
Want to Sue Coke Zero? Think Again Jun 27, 2008
As a result of Baig's repeated demands and threats to sue, Coke initiated its own suit, seeking not only a declaratory judgment that it has not infringed Baig or Bluesprings' rights but also a ruling that the development, adoption and use of the trade names Diet Sprite Zero, Coca-Cola Zero, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Fanta Zero, Pibb Zero, PowerAde Zero and Vault Zero do not constitute unfair competition with Bluesprings Water. Coke is also asking that a declaratory judgment find that any rights... (Law.com)
China's New Intellectual Property Strategy Jun 27, 2008
It has laws on patents, trade marks, industrial design, copyright, unfair competition, computer programs, and layout of integrated circuits; has educational institutions that teach intellectual property; and has an intellectual property enforcement regime including legal remedies. But as many practitioners know, the reality is rather different. (eSecurityPlanet)
Why $140-a-barrel oil is no surprise Jun 27, 2008
I don't know which is worse, the idea that America's housing crisis, bad as it is, has reached anywhere near the awful depths of the power ballad rock scene of the 1970s, or the horror I just experienced of having the song run through my head over and over again, as I read the legal complaint filed on Wednesday by California State Attorney General Jerry Brown against Countrywide, alleging "deceptive advertising and unfair competition.". And I'm gonna keep on lovin' you Cause it's the only thing... (Salon)
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione's Handelman and Harkins Receive Prestigious 2008 Burton Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing Jun 25, 2008
His expertise includes trademark law, unfair competition, trade dress, dilution, false advertising, copyright law and licensing matters ... 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. (PR Newswire)
Battle Over Organic Products Turns Toxic Jun 24, 2008
In addition to violating Proposition 65, the lawsuit alleges that each defendant has engaged in unlawful business practices that constitute unfair competition. Whole Foods Market spokeswoman Libba Letton said Whole Foods "is cooperating." She added, "We have conducted our own investigation into the allegations that some of our products contain 1,4-dioxane and do not believe that these products represent a health risk or are in excess of California's Proposition 65 Safe Harbor level for... (Law.com)
Senate OKs county’s ‘fair tourism’ bill Jun 20, 2008
Senate bill 6835B is intended to establish a state commission to examine unfair competition in the outdoor recreation industry, evaluating whether publicly funded recreational facilities constitute unfair competition to golf, ski, camping and other recreation businesses operated privately. Public facilities like state ski areas or golf courses don t have to turn a profit, pay workers compensation or unemployment insurance, Seward said in a statement. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Camp Hutchins pays rent of $1 per year Jun 18, 2008
JohnnyBLodi wrote on Jun 17, 2008 7:52 AM:" Excellent column! If the City is going to rent out space they should charge a competitive price. If the city is going to compete against an exisitng business they at least should do so fairly. Consider the unfair competition offered by dial-a-ride compared to our local private taxi company. ". reader wrote on Jun 17, 2008 7:01 AM:" Give working parents a break! There are only four (including Camp) preschools that offer daycare in Lodi. In my opinion... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The AP, Hot News and Hotheaded Blogs Jun 17, 2008
The court ruled that facts cannot be copyrighted, but it held that the A.P. had a quasi-property right over its Hot News and could pursue a claim that it was unfair competition for Hearst s service to use its facts ... This reminds me of the spat between Belgian newspapers and Google, the former were accusing the latter of copyright infringement and unfair competition ... The anger misses more than 100 years of legal fights over whether paraphrasing the A.P. s news articles constitutes unfair... (New York Times)
Uganda:Crude Oil Will Not Be Exported, Says Museveni Jun 17, 2008
He reiterated that Uganda's problem was lack of markets for its food due to unfair competition from European and American farmers. "This problem is caused by the EU and US, bribing their farmers to farm in form of giving them subsidies.". (allAfrica.com)
Craigslist's unorthodox path Jun 15, 2008
Among its claims are unfair competition and false advertising; Craigslist asserts that eBay illegally used the term "Craigslist" when it advertised Kijiji on Google's search results pages. In the past year, according to the suits, eBay indicated its interest in buying the part of Craigslist it doesn't own, and Craigslist said it wanted to buy back eBay's shares. (Boston Globe)
* World Business News Quick Take Jun 14, 2008
European producers say their US rivals benefit from generous subsidies when they blend biodiesel with small amounts of mineral diesel in the US, creating unfair competition that has put much of EU industry out of business. ROBOTICS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Free-Trade Era May Be Near End as Job, Food, Growth Concerns Fuel Backlash Jun 14, 2008
The unfair competition brought by subsidies hinders the process of market liberalization. . (Bloomberg)
EU probes biodiesel subsidies in new trade row Jun 13, 2008
European producers say their U.S. rivals benefit from generous subsidies when they blend biodiesel with small amounts of mineral diesel in the United States, creating unfair competition that has put much of EU industry out of business. The European Biodiesel Board, which represents EU producers, complains that U.S. subsidies for "B99" biodiesel -- blended with mineral diesel -- breach World Trade Organisation rules and also threatens the growing international trade in biodiesel. (International Herald Tribune)
Is that a sausage in your suitcase? Jun 13, 2008
Some pose unfair competition to local producers, others can carry pests that endanger Canada's food supply. To find offending foods, Filman and other officials count on a team of very effective spies: those food-sniffing beagles that work on the international arrivals level. (Globe and Mail)
Jitty Joe’s hearing will be one step in what will likely be long process Jun 9, 2008
On April 25, the day Joseph Tayoun III launched the Original Jitty Joe s with his cousin, Mrs. Tayoun filed a civil suit against the pair, claiming unfair competition and illegal use of the trademark name Jitty Joe s.. In the suit, Mrs. Tayoun claims she owns Jitty Joe s and the trademark Jitty Joe s and says the Original Jitty Joe s is likely to deceive customers to believe the goods sold there are connected to Jitty Joe s.. (Scranton Times, PA)
