IBM hits Amazon with e-commerce patent suit
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IBM is suing Amazon.com Inc. for e-commerce patent infringement, after negotiations between the two companies ended recently . Five patents are involved in the suit, adding to the debate about whether patents on business methods should apply to the Internet.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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IBM sets accord on pension plan for $300 million
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American Express Co. has agreed to pay $300 milliion to partially settle the case over its cash-balance pension plan. The plan is said to be unfair to older employees and pensioners because it drastically reduces the rate at which their pensions grow.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Ford and GM get SEC request on pension accounting practices
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into Ford Motors Co. and General Motors Corp. pension fund accounting practice.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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