Los Angeles judge dismisses ex-dictator's lawsuit against 'Call of Duty' video game maker
Disgraced Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega's lawsuit over his inclusion in a 2012 "Call of Duty" video game has been dismissed by a judge who determined the game's use of his likeness is protected by the First Amendment.
4 Ways to Avoid Buzz Talk at Work
Want to be an effective leader? To be a good boss, you need to be a skilled communicator.
5 Qualities of Top Employees
For many startups, hiring the best and the brightest is not an option — it’s an absolute necessity.
7 Mistakes Your Business Website May Be Making
You rely on your small business website to bring in customers—but if you’re not careful, it could be driving them away.
Was Chipotle’s Fake Twitter Hack a Flop?
Earlier this week, Chipotle faked a Twitter hack to get attention. But did the social media strategy succeed for the company?
Facebook works to improve benefits, pay for contractors, vendors amid national push
Facebook is pushing for higher pay and improved benefits for the janitors, cooks and other workers who support its employees.
Head of Japan Exchange Group says he's 'ashamed' over Toshiba accounting irregularities
The longtime head of Japan's stock exchange says he is "ashamed" over a recent accounting scandal involving electronics and industrial conglomerate Toshiba Corp.
Diversity summit renews calls for Silicon Valley to hire more women, black, Hispanic workers
Jesse Jackson renewed his call Wednesday for the technology industry to make workforce diversity as high a priority as product innovation.
Amy Pascal steps down as head of Sony studio 3 months after hack revealed embarrassing emails
Amy Pascal will step down as co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and head of the film studio, nearly three months after a massive hack hit the company and revealed embarrassing emails.
Jury begins deliberations in sex bias lawsuit against Silicon Valley venture capital firm
Jurors were set to begin their second day of deliberations on Thursday in a gender-bias case that has drawn attention to the treatment of women in Silicon Valley.
Judge says plaintiff in venture firm bias case may seek damages potentially worth millions
A California trial judge has ruled that a woman suing a Silicon Valley venture capital firm in a high-profile gender bias case may seek punitive damages that could add tens of millions more to the $16 million in lost wages and bonuses she is pursuing.
Woman behind sex discrimination lawsuit against Silicon Valley firm takes stand
A woman behind a sexual discrimination lawsuit against one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious venture capital firms has started testifying in the case.
Wireless gear maker Ericsson cuts 2,200 jobs in Sweden as part of savings package
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.
Google Chief Financial Officer Patrick Pichette to retire, company to search for successor
Google says Patrick Pichette is retiring as its chief financial officer.
Ohio police chief with outsize Facebook audience resigns after investigation led to suspension
A small-town Ohio police chief who drew an outsize following with his blunt, frequently humorous Facebook commentary is resigning days after being suspended.
Longtime Angie's List CEO Oesterle to Step Down
Angie's List says long-time CEO William S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook joins long list of magnates committing to donate most of their to charity
Apple CEO Tim Cook is joining a long list of magnates promising to give away most of the wealth that they amass during their careers.
Experts say testimony by woman alleging gender bias against venture firm won't tilt jury
The trial of a $16 million gender bias lawsuit against one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious venture capital firms had the potential for a dramatic showdown last week when plaintiff Ellen Pao took the witness stand.
Judge signals OK for new $415M settlement in workers' lawsuit against Apple, Google, others
A federal judge has tentatively approved a $415 million settlement in a major class action lawsuit by Silicon Valley workers who accused Apple Inc., Google Inc. and other tech companies of making an illegal agreement not to hire each other's employees.
As cyberattacks become more severe, experts say let go of illusion hackers can be kept out
Ever since the Internet blossomed in the 1990s, cybersecurity was built on the idea that computers could be protected by a digital quarantine.







