A woman alleging gender bias at a prestigious Silicon Valley venture capital firm testified that she couldn’t turn back the advances of a male co-worker with whom she’d later have an affair because of her injuries from an accident on a trip to Germany.
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'Blurred Lines' verdict likely to alter music business
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A verdict saying Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye’s music to create their hit song “Blurred Lines” could ripple across the music industry, potentially changing how artists work and opening the door to new copyright claims.
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Ericsson cuts 2,200 jobs in Sweden
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Wireless equipment maker Ericsson says it will cut 2,200 jobs in Sweden as part of a 9 billion kronor ($1.1 billion) savings package.
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Amazon opens store for unique products from small businesses
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It may be the biggest online marketplace in the U.S., but a new store on Amazon will support the little guy.
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Catalog retailer L.L. Bean to triple stores by 2020
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PetSmart goes private as $8.7B sale closes
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PetSmart is going private, as a group of investors led by the buyout firm BC Partners completed their $8.7 billion acquisition of the pet store retailer.
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Flipboard magazines not just for mobile anymore
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Smartphones and tablets have been pushing the personal computer aside, thanks in part to popular apps made by mobile-first entrepreneurs like Flipboard CEO Mike McCue.
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Federal agency: Black staff targets of racism at Texas plant
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Federal authorities have determined that black workers at a North Texas food plant were exposed to dangerous work conditions and subjected to racial discrimination and a hostile work environment.
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Halliburton says it will eliminate at least 5,000 jobs
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Oil and gas drilling services company Halliburton says it will eliminate at least 5,000 jobs in response to falling oil prices.
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Pier 1 Imports plunges after again cutting year outlook
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Shares of Pier 1 Imports tumbled in aftermarket trading Tuesday after the home decor retailer cut its forecast for the fiscal year ending in February.