Firms consider lawsuits against pushy Y2K consultants

Article Abstract:

Y2K consultants are facing possible lawsuits from a number of companies who feel that they have been coerced into spending exorbitant amounts in what is being considered an event that is mostly hype. Studies regarding the expense that companies made to combat the dire predictions of Y2K have revealed that an estimated $66 billion to $76 billion have been unnecessary. Some companies were said to have been forced into signing contracts on the spot by a number of Y2K consulting firms.

Business & Mgmt Consulting NEC, Other Management Consulting Services

---

Businesses battle over intellectual property

Article Abstract:

Patents are increasingly being used by businesses as a business tool to fight off competition. The number of patents have been increasing due to research and development of new products. While the patent system has been used for more than two centuries, some of the products and intellectual properties it now covers are very recent. The three broad categories of patents include utility, design, plants, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Licenses, Patents & Trademarks

---

Hassles stand in way of progress. Power problem too aggravating to bother with

Article Abstract:

One of the problems with modernizing the U.S. power transmission grid is the unsightly power transmission towers. This and other reasons will continue to stymie efforts to upgrade antiquated and overworked systems.

Government regulation (cont), Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Government regulation, Facilities & equipment, Public affairs, Electric services, Legal/Government Regulation, Social aspects, Usage, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Equipment and supplies, Market trend/market analysis, Power lines, Power transmission towers and poles

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Founders say time is right for magazine catering to fathers. Magazine promotions called deceptive
• Abstracts: Greenspan's caution about stock prices again puts market on guard. Record home sales drive economy

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.