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Amazon Seeks Greater Fulfillment by Adding Distribution Centers

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on July 7, 2011 at 2:53 pm PT

Amazon is expanding its warehouse capacity at an insanely aggressive pace, having already announced five new distribution centers so far this year, including two since yesterday.

Judge: HP Can Re-Investigate Hurd Departure

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on January 24, 2011 at 1:20 pm PT

A shareholder lawsuit seeking to get Hurd’s severance money back is on hold until the latest probe is complete.

Intel Will Pay Nvidia $1.5 Billion to "Maintain Patent Peace"

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on January 10, 2011 at 1:36 pm PT

A cross-licensing agreement brings to an end what could have been an ugly and expensive trial.

Could a Settlement Between Intel and Nvidia Happen Today?

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on January 10, 2011 at 12:59 pm PT

Could their dispute over a 2004 agreement end today? [UPDATE: Yes, they settled, in a new $1.5 billion licensing deal.]

News Byte

Election 2010: The View From YouTube

Voices in News on November 1, 2010 at 3:34 pm PT

Google rolled out some fun facts on last month’s election-related YouTube video views today, with the rankings reflecting viral popularity as much as political viability. For what it’s worth, all 10 of the most viewed News and Politics videos were from Republican campaigns or supporters, and the predominant theme was anger–from the ominously orchestrated “America Rising” to the royally ticked-off, gun-toting, horse-riding candidate for Alabama Ag Commissioner, Dale Peterson. The most popular of the 450 official candidate channels on YouTube was that of Delaware Senate contestant Christine O’Donnell, fueled by her “I’m not a witch…I’m you” video.

DOJ, Tech Companies Settle Hiring Probe

John Paczkowski in News on September 24, 2010 at 1:51 pm PT

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with six major Silicon Valley companies over their employee recruiting practices. The companies named in the settlement: Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe, Intuit and Pixar.

Don't Like Fast Web Connections? Get Yourself to Alaska.

Peter Kafka in Media on July 27, 2010 at 5:23 am PT

The Web there works well enough for Sarah Palin, but a big swath of the state is still on “narrowband”. And if you’ve got a need for speed? Get thee to Wilmington.

Get ‘em, Boies: Salesforce Countersues Microsoft

John Paczkowski in News on June 25, 2010 at 9:20 am PT

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff says Microsoft is a patent troll. Looks like it takes one to know one. On Thursday, the company answered Microsoft’s charges of patent infringement with patent-infringement charges of its own.

Apple Expands HTC Lawsuit

John Paczkowski in Mobile on June 23, 2010 at 7:30 am PT

In early March, Apple filed a suit against HTC alleging infringement of 20 patents related to the iPhone’s graphical user interface, underlying architecture and hardware. Now, it appears the company has circled back to sue HTC again.

Nokia’s New Focus Is Mobile Services? Sure It’s Not Lawsuits Against Apple?

John Paczkowski in Mobile on May 7, 2010 at 8:42 am PT

Nokia might not be able mount a reasonable challenge to Apple in the smartphone market, but it can certainly mount one in court. The company escalated its legal battle with the iPhone maker this morning, lodging a fourth patent-infringement complaint against it.

Another Legal Tussle for eBay–And It's Not Skype This Time!–As Former CEO and California Guv Hopeful Whitman Kicks Off Craigslist Trial Monday

Kara Swisher in News, December 4, 2009 at 1:33 am PT

I Love the Smell of Settlement in the Morning: Skype Founders Set to Get 10 Percent, Option to Buy Three Percent More and Two Board Seats

Kara Swisher in News, November 4, 2009 at 11:38 pm PT

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