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8 Big Winners in the Apple v. Samsung Verdict

The $1 billion decision in favor of Apple will have a ripple far beyond the two parties in the lawsuit. Who wins, who loses and why it matters…

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Is This Any Way to Make Trade Law?

It is interesting to note, and important to understand, that Congress is in the full throws of passing a significant trade bill in the dark of night — without a hearing, without public input, without regard to facts.  The Senate and House have introduced legislation, called the GPX trade bill, that may be one of [...]

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Trade Legislation Could Unintentionally Harm Tire, Solar Industries

Congress is in a rush to enact legislation aimed at the Chinese, but it is unintentionally impacting American businesses, and costing American jobs. On the one hand, Congress and the Administration are very publicly pushing green technologies, but on the other hand, some are pushing policies that could unintentionally devastate the wind and solar industries. [...]

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US Trade Deficit Narrows, According to Reuters

US Trade Deficit Narrows to Lowest Level in 10 Months Published: Friday, 9 Dec 2011 | 8:37 AM ET By: Reuters The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October to its lowest in 10 months, but imports from China hit a record high, a government report showed on Friday. The trade gap totaled $43.5 billion, in line [...]

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