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When Relationships Go Bad
International Business Corner: Personal is intertwined with business. This is very much the case in countries such as China and Brazil.
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Nintendo Wiis on the high seas
Gaming Guru: It’s not just the kids that play Wii. As anyone who has a Wii knows, its motion-sensor controls invite new and relapsed gamers into the hobby. It’s so easy to play that seniors aboard the ship are going crazy over Wii Bowling.
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Absolute Novelty is not always absolute
TechLaw: Assuming that the patenting of inventions in countries other than the United States is barred when the invention previously has been disclosed may deprive an inventor of available patent opportunities.
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Will North Carolina do better in a recession?
You Decide: Will the state repeat its unfortunate experiences of the past with a worse unemployment rate and a greater drop in commerce than other parts of the country? Or will our state break with the patterns of the past and be a place that outperforms other regions?
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Friends and family - In Brazil, business often includes favors, payments
International Business Corner: Before entering Brazilian market, executives need to understand the culture of doing business there.
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STEM-ulating: It's time to start doing
Innovation Exchange: Science, technology, engineering and math need more attention to prepare workers for global workforce.
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Gray matter: How to foster tech entrepreneurship
Startup hotshots are older and more educated than generally thought; it follows that training and finance skills should be offered to all age groups.
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Employee handbooks: Personalize personnel policies or prepare to pay the piper
TechLaw: Many employers either do not have a formal employee handbook or use one that is out of date and doubles for a dust collector. Keeping an updated employee handbook is a relatively inexpensive potential method to minimize costly employment-related claims.
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Grand Theft Auto: Masterpiece or abomination?
Game’s release has re-ignited public debate over how games affect kids and whether new laws are needed to protect children from the gratuitous violence found in many video games.
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‘STEM’ Education - Are Today's Students Ready For Tomorrow?
Innovation Exchange: If U.S. is to stem tide of growing competitive demand, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills are essential.
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Do You Have the Right ‘Guanxi’ To Do Business in China?
International Business Corner: Guanxi means relationships in Chinese, and doing business is world’s most populous country requires just that.
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Can IT Fuel the Race to the $1,000 Human Genome?
In the race for the first $1,000 genome, several next-generation DNA sequencing system providers have announced significant breakthroughs in their technologies to reduce the costs of decoding a whole human genome, leading to the question: Is IT ready for next-generation sequencing?
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Patents in China – Is There Any Real Protection?
TechLaw: Manufacturing or even the simple exposure of your product in China, whether it be computer hardware, product components, pharmaceuticals, or toys, carries a risk not present in the United States: will your patent rights be stolen? If they are, will a Chinese court help you get them back?
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What Slowdown? Video Game Sales Continue to Skyrocket
Gaming Guru: Many new titles are coming to market. Video game hardware sales also are strong.
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Financial Fallout, Fed Bailouts - Are Banks Different?
If banks fail, what is the cost to the general economy and to innocent bystanders? But if banks are propped up, what are the possible costs to consumers - through higher inflation - and to taxpayers?
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Beach driving debate draws environmental interest
Innovation Exchange: Readers weigh in on battle to limit access to Outer Banks.
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Employers Beware: New Liability for 401(K) Plans
TechLaw: Providing a 401(k) plan to employees is a common benefit in tech companies, even if the employer doesn't contribute to it. A new decision from the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employer can be responsible for making up losses to a participant's individual 401(k) account. The floodgates may have opened for considerable new potential liability to employers.
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Doing Business Successfully on a Global Basis Requires In-Depth Relationships
International Business Corner: Doing business is a very direct and straight forward process and seems much simpler when compared to the reliance on relationships as is the process in most developing countries.
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Understand This: Broadband Is a Necessity, not Luxury, for All Communities, Rural Areas
Analysis: Would you thrive in a community with less than 75 percent access to electricity? Would you relocate your family and business to a county where less than 75 percent of the roads were paved? Of course you wouldn’t. Broadband connectivity has quickly become as important and vital as any other form of basic service to our citizens and businesses.
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Going Overseas To Do Business? Your Planning Must Be Different
International Business Corner: Some ‘soft’ issues can reach crucial levels of importance.
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Technology, man and Outer Banks - the jaded shade of 'green'
Innovation Exchange: Court fight to ban over beach access highlights man vs. nature debate. Organic crops require land, water and energy. Hybrid cars are built of metal, plastic and glass and use fuel. All human activity, on whatever scale, violates the environmentalist belief to ‘leave nature alone.’
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Can ICANN Help Protect My Trademark? It Sure Can.
TechLaw: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers provides a quick and relatively inexpensive process for a trademark owner to revoke a registrant's ownership of a domain name which infringes on the trademark owner's intellectual property rights.
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Libraries Are Getting in the Game
Gaming Guru: Public libraries are holding videogame tournaments and creating Gaming Clubs, bringing in gaming equipment, video screens and providing a social experience not found elsewhere in the community.
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Beyond the Basics - How to Write Business Plans for International Operations
International Business Corner: Many other factors other than traditional key components need to be addressed.
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Website Links: When Do They Result in Copyright Infringement?
TechLaw: Websites unrelated to your business often have great content. Is linking to those sites legal? Can linking result in copyright infringement and other legal violations?
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‘We Are In a Recession,’ Says N.C. Bankers Association Economist
To this point in time, the most important indicator that we are in a recession is data from the employment front. The economy lost 22,000 and 63,000 jobs in January and February, respectively. The January lost was the first drop in jobs in 52 months. In the two previous recessions job loses reached the level of about 250,000 a month. We can expect larger losses for the next several months.
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Is Microsoft Offering Real Olive Branch to Open Source Community?
Analysis: Software giant’s top attorney acknowledges importance of open source but is short on specifics in dispute about patents, alleged Linux infringement.
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Got Mobile? Great, Now Shut Up and Drive
Innovation Exchange: Talking on handheld devices or driving while texting (DWT) is not taking advantage of technology. It’s stupid.
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Doing Business across Borders? Then Be Sure Not To Get Lost in Translation
International Business Corner: You will need much deeper translations than just of words in order to truly understand all aspects of a deal.
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Want To Own Your Own Building? Important Matters To Consider When Purchasing Commercial Property (Part 2)
TechLaw: As a business grows, there may come a time when it makes sense to consider buying a building for it. In addition to general business terms (such as price, financing, etc.), there are other issues, some unique to property purchases, that need to be considered.
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Economically, Are We Better Off Today?
After reading same data, some very smart people differ in their conclusions.
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To HD Victor Goes Spoils – Sony Expands PlayStation Capabilities
Fresh from its victory over Toshiba in battle for high-definition format, Sony beefs up Blu-ray Disc capabilities and content offerings for PS3.
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Doing Business Overseas? Don’t Overlook Due Process of Law
International Business Corner: Due process is not a concept that should be taken for granted in developing countries.
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Want to Own Your Building? Important Matters To Consider when Purchasing Commercial Property
TechLaw: As a business grows, there may come a time when it makes sense to consider buying a building for it. In addition to general business terms (such as price, financing, etc.), there are other issues, some unique to property purchases, that need to be considered.
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‘March Madness’ Online - Don't Tell the Boss
Innovation Exchange: Eureka! All 63 tournament games from 13 cities nationwide will be shown online for the first time without blackouts. The network also is dropping registration requirements.
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Fighting the Global War for Talent – Schools are on Front Lines
The Innovation Exchange: Recruiting and retaining skilled employees within a constantly shrinking talent pool will continue to be a critical component to the success of any business in the near future. More and more private companies believe investing in public schools will help provide a solution. But there are critics of the idea.
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Why Are Politicians Attacking NAFTA?
International Business Corner: Instead of preying on our emotions and talking about reverting to happier times, our leaders should help businesses navigate the complicated global economy by identifying areas for U.S. companies to develop and focus, and by providing incentives and education so that we can maintain a vibrant place in the 21st century global economy.
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Try E-Verify, Avoid the Fine for Hiring Illegal Aliens
TechLaw: On March 27, 2008, the fines for hiring an illegal immigrant increase. Fines, combined with an increasing number of criminal prosecutions for violation of the immigration laws, make the availability and use of the federal government's E-Verify system an increasingly important program for employers.
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Waste not, want not?
If wasting resources is bad now, shouldn't it have been bad earlier? Shouldn't we always be on the lookout for wasteful spending? And shouldn't we always look for ways to cut back on energy and water usage? Well, let's see.
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SEO: Bonus or Bogus for Your Business?
Innovation Exchange: Effective search engine optimization is not just technology but an intricate blend of knowledge, art, copywriting and more.
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Can China Be Ignored? If Not, Can Your Firm Afford to Do Business There?
International Business Corner: Be forewarned – China is a relationship-based country. This must be factored into the costs for your strategy.
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The Purchase or Sale of Goodwill - Let's Make It Personal
TechLaw: When a business is sold, a large part of its value usually is derived from its goodwill. Many buyers and sellers do not recognize, however, that there are two types of goodwill, one being far more tax-advantageous than the other.
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How Can You Judge Growth?
Bad things can come with growth. But most things in life come with both costs and benefits. It's rare that something carries either all pluses or all minuses.
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Emerging Stars Shine Brightly at NCSU’s Issue Forum
From NegaWatts to GeoGreenism, energy flows as executives discuss challenges in finding, creating and implementing cleaner sources of power.
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Are You SaaS-tisfied?
Innovation Exchange: As many as 10 million companies will be using software as a service, or SaaS, worldwide in the next five to 10 years. Think of it as transforming Information Technology into Information Management.
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Developed vs. Developing Country: Tensions Can Affect Business Dealings
International Business Corner: First step in successfully doing business in developing countries is to understand the causes for tension that may affect a relationship.
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‘Any Good Idea Can Get Funded’: 10 Things to Do to Make That Statement True
An idea can’t be turned into a success in a vacuum. Entrepreneurs need marketing and business know-how, much more.
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Can Governments Cut Wasteful Spending?
You Decide: As political campaigns intensify, it's a harder job to make cuts than campaign slogans imply.
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Alternatives Exist to H-1B Visa
TechLaw: This year's opening date for H 1B applications is rapidly approaching, and it is likely that once again all visa numbers will be used within the first two days. What can your company do to hire the talented foreign professional if his application is not selected as one that will be processed or if he applies for a position when no visa numbers are available for another year?
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Election Campaign Gives Boost to Healthcare Technology
Top three remaining presidential candidates see high tech as a means of improving, reforming care industry.
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Mum’s the Word: Non-Disclosure Agreements Are Crucial to Protecting Ideas
RTP Product Pipeline: Public disclosure, such as at a trade show, can prevent a patent from being issued.
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‘Doodle 4 Google’: Search Engine Giant Reaches Out to Students with Logo Contest
The Innovation Exchange: Google Webmaster Dennis Hwang, who also is firm’s ‘chief doodler,’ wants contestants to ‘dream big.’
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Doing Business Internationally? Then Make No Assumptions
International Business Corner: Companies need a ‘local’ who knows the territory, can help avoid making costly mistakes.
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The Personal Holding Company Tax: A Potential Trap for Early Stage High Tech Companies
TechLaw: Will the technology license that launches your company into profitability also be the source of an unexpected tax applied to the founders, personally?
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Microsoft-Yahoo: A Reluctant but Necessary Marriage?
Analysis: If either company hopes to compete with colossus Google, a merger may be the best option.
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Online Dating vs. Social Networking – Which Will Emerge as Premier Matchmaker?
Innovation Exchange: Emergence of Web 2.0 technologies poses many challenges to traditional online dating businesses. How will they adapt?
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Why Does RTP Entrepreneurial Success Matter to You?
RTP Product Pipeline: Contributions to future regional economic growth by new venture creations require social organizations that promote innovation economics.
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Developed vs. Developing Country: Tensions Can Affect Business Dealings
International Business Corner: First step in successfully doing business in developing countries is to understand the causes for tension that may affect a relationship.
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Collecting Your Due
TechLaw: Some say "money makes the world go 'round." Collection of accounts receivable goes straight to the bottom line. How can your business stay ahead in the collection process and maximize collection of account debts?
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Researchers, Entrepreneurs Pushing Technology Edges at Defense & Security Incubator
DSTA tenants demonstrate wide variety of tech tools from battlefield communication tools and software to long-life batteries
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Microsoft-Yahoo: A Reluctant But Necessary Marriage?
Analysis: If either company hopes to compete with colossus Google, a merger may be the best option.
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Linear Vs. Iterative Design – Does One Process Have Advantages?
RTP Product Pipeline: The current game console war between PlayStation 3 and Wii is a good example of this contrast between functionality and usability
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How to Do Business in Developing Countries – Two Approaches
International Business Corner: Which way, direct or indirect? Each offers opportunities as well as challenges.
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Intellectual Property Licenses: What Happens if Your Licensor Files Bankruptcy?
TechLaw: Your company has finally found the perfect software to run a critical part of your business, but the owner of the software is on shaky financial grounds. Almost 20,000 businesses filed bankruptcy in 2006, including more than 400 businesses in North Carolina. If your company licenses the software, what happens when the licensor seeks bankruptcy protection?
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Innovation, Polka and Helmets
The Innovation Exchange: Dancing around the subject of polka ruffles a few feathers. Next time, a helmet might help.
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Should You Fear a Recession?
You Decide: Economic slowdowns occur about once every eight-to-10 years. Each of us has to decide how to live through them until better days come.
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In Sports Science, Innovation Plays a Crucial Role
Innovation Exchange: More sports than football come to mind that are using computers, new technologies and creative thinking to go beyond the status quo.
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Doing Business in Developing Countries? Beware: Power of a Contract Differs
International Business Corner: Unlike in the U.S., dealings in developing countries rely on relationships. Plus, more government interference can be expected.
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Retaliation: When Employer ‘Payback’ May Pay Off for the Employee
TechLaw: The second shove often draws the foul. The employer may handle the initial charge of discrimination or harassment in a textbook perfect fashion, but it is often the subsequent claim of retaliation that causes the biggest headache -- and liability. This article addresses the law of retaliation in the workplace and suggested steps the employer can take to reduce the risk.
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After Another Strong Quarter, What’s Next for EMC?
Analysis: EMC will not be immune to economic slowdown, but investments made over the past six years put the company in a much better position to weather an economic slowdown.
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To Innovate in `08, We Must Collaborate
The Innovation Exchange: What keeps you up at night? Is it an unbelievable idea? Are you worried? Are you worried about your unbelievable idea? This is the place for you.
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Where are 1.7 Million Unregistered iPhones?
Analysis: AT&T reports far fewer iPhones in use than Apple says it has sold. What’s going on? What are the consequences?
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The Way Forward: Promoting Continued Innovation, Growth in Software, Information Industry
Despite many opportunities for growth, U.S. can’t afford to be complacent in an increasingly technical and competitive global environment, trade group says.
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Making Deals Overseas? Then Brush Up on Your Etiquette
International Business Corner: Business in the rest of the world is relationship-based, not contract-based as in the U.S.
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Government Contracts and Your Intellectual Property: Ingredients for a Lucrative Deal or an Expensive Liability?
TechLaw: The federal government will spend billions of dollars on technology over the next year. Unfortunately, many North Carolina companies fail to compete for those procurement dollars because of the complicated and often misunderstood way the federal government handles intellectual property. This article explores what companies need to know when the federal government purchases or licenses intellectual property.
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Indeed, a Colossus - Sir Edmund Hillary, an Appreciation
From his achievements as an explorer to his devotion to the cause of helping others, Sir Edmund blazed a path to heights of achievement few people ever achieve.
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Army Video Game Helps Save a Life in Raleigh
Records set in games, hardware, software could be hard to top, but analysts see continued growth, especially for major players.
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Is the Economic Slowdown a Pause or a Recession?
Some data point to a downturn, but other data are positive. Fed action is crucial in determining what happens now.
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Culture Clash: Differing Business Models Pose Challenges to Executives
International Business Corner: It’s U.S. contract-based way vs. international relationship-based tradition when doing business beyond the border.
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High-Tech Hiring: Youth Matters
In IT engineering, young hires tend to be more energetic and up to date. Older workers need to keep skills fresh, or aim for management posts.
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What’s in a Name? Domain Names and Trademark Infringement
TechLaw: A domain name which is perfect from an advertising standpoint can be disastrous from a legal standpoint. If a business chooses a domain name that violates the trademark rights of another, that business could risk losing more than just the domain name.
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Review: Eee Laptop PC Shreds the Rules
Two-pound notebook offers many features for tech-savvy travelers. It’s also cheap – and practical.
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All Hail the King? Controversial Director Uwe Boll Delivers a Winner
Gaming Guru: ‘In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,’ which is loosely based on Gas Powered Games' Dungeon Siege franchise, is without a doubt the best movie Boll has ever made.
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Are We Being Overwhelmed by Debt? Not Necessarily
You Decide: A closer look shows personal, government debt pictures may not be as bad as many people say.
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A Must: Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
International Business Corner: Businesses which are proactive in compliance will be rewarded.
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Where in the World You Can Get Sued – Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet
TechLaw: Your business operates a website. It generates profits, creates recognition, and allows you to reach people throughout the world. But can that same Web site allow someone to haul you into court in a distant state?
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Before You Write a Business Plan …
First, you need to test your product or service with potential customers, and define your business model.
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Can an Executive MBA Program Teach Leadership?
A UNC Kenan-Flagler graduate proves the case. ‘Now I know what to look for when pulling together my own cross-functional teams at work – and I’ll be a better leader,’ says John Deere exec.
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‘We Didn’t Know There Was a Bribe …’
International Business Corner: Ignorance is no defense, so executives must be on lookout in making deals.
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When Employees Serve Both Their Country and Employer: The Responsibilities of Employers Under USERRA
TechLaw: Chances are that your company employs a person serving in the National Guard or the Reserves. What are your business's responsibilities if this employee gets a call to serve?
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2007: Definitely the Year of Resurgent Nintendo
Gaming Guru: Company bounces back with more than a one-hit wonder. In addition to Wii, Nintendo scores big with Nintendo DS platform.
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‘Grease Payments’ – A Cost of Doing Business Overseas
International Business Corner: Be sure you know the laws of the country where you are doing business in order to determine the legal status of these under-the-table payments.
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I’ve Been Shot – I Mean Sued!
TechLaw: It’s the moment that every business person hopes will never come – getting served with a lawsuit. Unlike most of the other papers that come across your desk daily, you should not pitch or ignore a Summons and Complaint. If you are served with a lawsuit, it needs to become your first priority. This article will help you understand what you should do and why.
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Year-End Tax Tips for the Business Owner
TechLaw: The year 2007 is not yet over. There is still time for business owners to implement year-end tax strategies to minimize this year's tax bill.
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Climbing Through the Glass Ceiling Still a Rare Event in Academic Medicine
With few localized exceptions, there has been little change since the 1970s in the barriers to women's full participation in academic medicine, writes new dean of Duke School of Medicine
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Gaming Industry Showcase ‘E3’ Is Staying in L.A.
Gaming Guru: Entertainment Software Association did consider other sites for annual extravaganza.
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – You Must Comply
International Business Corner: You cannot do business internationally without having an awareness and working knowledge of this U.S. law.
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Are the Best Things in Life Free? Values, Yes. Products, No.
Without prices, we wouldn't have food on our plates, a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs. And even if we did, without prices we wouldn't appreciate them as much.
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Doing Business Overseas? Then Let’s Talk about Corruption
International Business Corner: As a US entity you must be aware of both the US legislation and the legislation of the countries where you do business, and the history of enforcement of that legislation.
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Can Facebook Stand Tall Against Big Brother?
Social networks planning to expand into China will face same pressures about data as Google, Yahoo.
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HIPAA Doesn’t Apply to You – or Does It?
Techlaw: If your company is not involved in the provision or management of health care services, you might assume that HIPAA compliance is not something that should concern you. However, if your company sponsors a group health plan, this might prove to be a false, and costly, assumption.
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Video Game Awards Show Rocks in Las Vegas
Gaming Guru: The Strip plays host to SpikeTV’s annual event, reaffirming these awards as most legitimate for game industry.
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Reflections on Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Rick Smith shares his reflection on the anniversary of Peal Harbor.
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Factors in Foreign Business Cultures: Rule of Law, Protecting Investors
International Business Corner: The political and economic past of a country will influence the concepts of Rule of Law, contract enforcement and protection of investors.
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As SaaS Industry Evolves, Managed Service Providers Can Make a Difference
The right provider can take software as a service offerings global quickly while providing support, customized services.
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Choosing a State of Incorporation – How Do You Decide?
TechLaw: You have decided to form a corporation. You have chosen the name and think you are ready to go. But have you thought about in which state you should incorporate? Depending on the nature of your business and future plans, the choice of the state in which you incorporate could have significant consequences.
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What Factors Are Behind the Lower Dollar?
Just as the price of apples falls with a big jump in the apple supply, so too the dollar has weakened as Americans’ purchase of foreign products has flooded the world with dollars.
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Culture Clash: Be Sure to Factor in Role of Governments
International Business Corner: How a government affects business needs to be a factor in considering where you want to operate.
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Video Gamers See Stars - Now That’s Entertainment Worth Watching
Gaming Guru: ‘Hollywood Goes Gaming’ documentary now on Starz Network
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Wage and Hour Issues in the Virtual Workplace
TechLaw: Today, more than ever, employees enjoy the benefits of working remotely from home or some other offsite location. However, telecommuting arrangements can lead to serious legal pitfalls for the unsuspecting employer, especially in the area of wage and hour law.
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Consumer Protection - Or Too Much Regulation?
Inspection is not the solution. Improving the culture of responsibility and accountability all along the supply chain is.
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A One-Horse Race: N.C.’s Reliance on Economic Incentives
RTP Product Pipeline: Survey shows support for incentive programs to lure business. But what about an alternative?
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‘Hitman’ Videogame Adaption Is Right on Target
Gaming Guru: Movie delivers a taut assassination flick that works whether you've played Eidos' four best-selling ‘Hitman’ games or not.
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Looking to Do Business in Developing Countries? Then Check Out Market Analysis Factors
International Business Corner: Landscape of leading economies is changing, including several developing countries replacing some on current list of leaders.
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Personnel Records: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
TechLaw: The contents, review process, retention policies, and other actions related to personnel files all can play a pivotal role in employee-employer relations and employment-related litigation. Knowing your options can help keep you out of trouble.
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What’s Best Economic Strategy for Health Care?
You Decide: Top-down centralized or bottom-up decentralized strategies dominate debate.
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Analysis Is Key to Doing Business in Developing Countries
International Business Corner: To be successful, execs must understand political regime, market economy and country’s recent past within a ‘development spectrum.’
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Employment Issues for Three Guys in a Garage
TechLaw: Whether it's "Three Guys in a Garage" or a "Mom and Pop Operation," employment law can reach up and take an unexpected bite out of early-stage and start-up businesses. This article will address some of the major employment issues that confront start up businesses.
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The Eight Deadly Sins in Customer Relationship Management
From commitment contagion to scope creep, companies face a variety of threats to a successful CRM implementation.
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Know Your Distributor: Overseas Business Is a Mine Field
International Business Corner: As Cisco’s experience in Brazil investigation demonstrates, global companies must navigate very carefully in picking their partners.
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At Nortel, Mood Appears to Be ‘Pragmatically Optimistic’
CEO Mr. Z doesn’t oversell positive quarterly earnings report.
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Arbitration: Is It Right for Your Company?
TechLaw: Arbitration is an alternative forum to the public court system for resolution of disputes. There are several benefits and downsides for a company to consider in deciding whether to enter into an agreement to engage in binding arbitration.
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In Search of Leadership: Looking for Small Fish in a Big Pond
The Global Province: Senior executives, officials were taught to be big fish in very small ponds, and now they must be small, agile fish in a huge pond.
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Why Does My Firm Need an ‘International Bridge’?
International Business Corner: Establishing relationships, business overseas is crucial to long-term success in a flattened world.
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Guarding Against Infringing Goods in Import Trade
TechLaw: Intellectual property can be among a company's most valuable assets, and foreign-made goods can pose an enormous threat. Besides using the courts to pursue infringers, one often wonders – can I stop these items at the dock prior to their entry into the United States?
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Execs to Congress: ‘Why Throw Sand in an Engine That Runs So Well?’
Entrepreneurial company executives spell out opposition to proposed tax change.
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The Myth about a Science Education Gap
Forget the conventional wisdom, folks. U.S. schools are turning out more capable science and engineering grads than the current job market can support.
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In Building a Supply Chain Bridge, Don’t Ignore Foreign Business Cultures
International Business Corner: As recent rash of recalls involving numerous products demonstrates, executives need to pay more attention to overseas quality checks and balances.
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Interest Rate Cuts Are Double-Edged Sword
You Decide: Like in many other economic categories and in pricing, lower rates help some people and businesses but hurt others.
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Could a Delaware Holding Company Benefit Your Business?
TechLaw: When exploitation of intellectual property rights is a primary income source for a company, careful tax planning, including the use of a Delaware holding company, can result in maximization of profits.
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The Visa Shortage: Big Problem, Easy Fix
A broken system is driving our best-educated foreign workers—talent desperately needed by U.S. companies—to Europe, India, and China.
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G4: Talking Back to Your TV Is Coming New Reality
Programming’s next generation must engage an audience that won’t accept a passive role and may not even be capable of focusing the way their parents did. TV, once the big kahuna, is now just one more noisy, blinking toy in a mix crowded with games, the Web and iPods.
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Navigating Legal Shoals: Is Your Web Site Accessible to the Visually Impaired?
Suit against Target raises serious questions about Web sites, compliance with World Wide Web Consortium standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Pillars for Success: What Do You Need to Build a Bridge into the U.S.?
International Business Corner: When seeking to expand to this country, certain pillars are required.
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‘Your Space’: What to Look for in Your First Office Lease
TechLaw: Ordinarily, new business owners do not have the capital to spend or the time to devote to construct an office. Rather, they lease space for their business. Unfortunately, new business owners sometimes tend to focus only on the rent and miss many other issues they should consider.
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Video Game Arcades Make a Comeback
Sega GameWorks venture in Las Vegas offers full-motion simulator, other features that can’t be found at home or online.
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Halo 3 – Return of the Chief: It’s Worthy of the Hype
Game Review: Bungie’s $300 million smash hit is compelling even to players who haven’t before been swept up in the mystery, challenge and popularity of the Halo franchise.
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Exploring the ‘Fuzzy Front’ End
RTP Product Pipeline: Developing a vision for a product is crucial, and ‘fuzzy front’ end is a crucial part of that.
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Boots on the Ground: Building the Pilings of Your International Bridge
International Business Corner: In order to be successful in global business you must build bridges between the U.S. and each country where you plan to do business. That means having representatives in those markets.
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If Your Firm’s CEO Suddenly Dies, What Happens?
A lesson from the death of Progress Energy’s CEO: The importance of succession planning for businesses.
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‘Your Space’: What to Look for in Your First Office Lease
TechLaw: Ordinarily, new business owners do not have the capital to spend or the time to devote in order to construct an office. Rather, they lease space. Unfortunately, new business owners sometimes tend to focus only on the rent to be paid. There are many other issues to consider.
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Gearing Up for More Video Wars
Gaming Guru: Epic Games’ ‘Cliffy B’ talks ‘Gears of War’ for the PC – and what he likes to play.
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Spans to Success: Building International Bridges
International Business Corner: In order to be successful in global business, executives must build bridges between the U.S. and each country where they plan to do business.
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Worried by Economy? We Will Dodge a Recession
NCBA Business Barometer: Variety of statistics show economy should continue to grow.
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Are You Keeping Your Trade Secrets Secret?
TechLaw: What would happen to your business if your biggest competitor obtained your research and development information, customer lists, supplier lists, pricing information, or financial records? North Carolina law may protect you, but only if you take the necessary steps to comply with the North Carolina Trade Secrets Protection Act.
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Gadget Review: HD Video with a Small Camcorder
Sony deliver s top-notch recording capabilities, but software falls short. Company should have included their popular HD-friendly Sony Vegas editing software instead of a bare-bones application.
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50 Years Later, a New ‘Sputnik’ Crisis: The War of Minds
Education needs to embrace technology to keep America competitive, says SAS co-founder and CEO Jim Goodnight. The Cold War is over. The arms race is over. It’s now a mind race,' he says.
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