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The article presents several tables that list short interest on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as of March 31, 2014 which include ADT Corp., Clorox Co., and EMC Corp.

The article offers information on the judicial decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in the case of In Re Clorox Consumer Litigation. It informs that Justice Samuel Conti the plaintiff's putative class action against manufacturer of cat litter alleging claims for violations of the California's False Advertising Law (FAL), the California Unfair Competition Law (UCL), and the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA).

The article offers brief information on several products and services for colleges and universities in the U.S. including ActiveLED lighting fixtures from Ringdale Inc., Greenworks Concentrated Cleaners from Clorox Commercial Solutions, and whiteboard resurfacing rolls from Everase Corp.

The article discusses a court case of Hartless v. Clorox Co. wherein consumers filed class action against toilet bowl cleanser manufacturers due to misrepresentation related to safety in plumbing. The parties filed for class action settlement and its certification. The plaintiff applied for lawyer's fee, service awards and costs. The district court of the U.S. granted plaintiff's motion.

The article discusses the growth and history of North Carolina-based Burt's Bees Inc. The company was founded by Burt Shavitz and Roxanne Quimby in 1994 and was sold to Clorox Co. in 2007. The company expects to gross 250 million dollars in 2010, a 10 percent increase compared with the previous year. It states that Burt's Bees' ambitions and strategy already reflect Clorox's corporate culture but the likeness of countercultural Shavitz is still on the company's logo.

The article evaluates several environmentally safe products including Clorox from Clorox Co., Multi-Use CAD Drafting Table from Computer Comforts Inc. and Centralized Emergency Lighting Inverters from Controlled Power Co.

Reports on the security audit at a Clorox facility in the southeast United States. Minimal security at the site; Preliminary audit process; Survey of the facility by the corporate security; Security recommendations of the audit team; Enhancement of security at the plant.

Details how Clorox Company was able to upgrade its physical security system in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Formation of a committee that studied the ADA requirements; Determination on how the ADA regulations would affect the company's choice of access control system, barriers and hardware.

Examines the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) ruling against unlawful assignments in trademark portfolios as enunciated in the case `Clorox Co. v. Chemical Bank,' and its implications for trademark agreements entered into by dealmakers in the United States. Discernment of lessons from the Clorox ruling; Legal ways to avoid the Clorox trap; Ramifications for franchisors on unlawful assignments.

An interview with the Clorox Co. executives Don Knauss and Dr. Richard Carmona is presented. When asked how does a diverse board with a variety of perspectives add value for domestic and international markets, Carmona states that one can be more successful if one can make the board diverse and reflect the population one serves. It states that the two executives talk about the growing U.S. Hispanic market and how the company meets the needs of a rapidly changing global demographic.

Focuses on the impact of Hurricane Rita on several industries in the U.S. Decision of tire manufacturers, including Goodyear Tire & Rubber to decrease tire production due to shortages of key materials; Disruption of the supply chain of the key materials of thermoplastic products maker Lamson & Sessions; Decision of Clorox to raise prices for its products due to the experienced shortage of petroleum-based resins for its products. INSET: Survey shows new emphasis on risk management.

The article features Swiss drug firm Novartis chief executive officer (CEO) Joseph Jimenez. It claims that the company operates in five business segments as of September 2013, including branded pharmaceuticals, generic drugs, and consumer health. Before joining Novartis, Jimenez worked at several American consumer-products firms like Clorox and HJ Heinz.

Reports on most executives' habit of eating their lunch at their desks in the U.S. Reasons for not going out for lunch; Results of a survey of executives who eat lunch at their desks; Germs found at desks according to Clorox Co.

Focuses on Peter D. Bewley, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the Clorox Co. Background information on Clorox Co.; Deputies; Primary outside counsel; Management style; Practice and litigation; Family and outside interests; Professional activities; Books and reading.

The article offers brief information on the Clorox Preferred Ingredient Calculator, mobile application from Clorox Co.

The article reports on the increase in the quarterly dividend and stock-buyback program of department store retailer Macy's in April 2014. Topics covered include the estimated amount of shares that have been repurchased by the firm, the expected same store sales growth in fiscal 2015 and the increase in the quarterly payout of bleach maker Clorox. Also mentioned is the payout that will be given by hamburger chain Jack in the Box.

The article discusses the case Lee v. Clorox International Co. wherein U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal held that the trial court did not err in granting Clorox's motion for summary judgment. The case involves Roger Lee, an independent truck driver hired to transport bleach from Houston, Texas to Tampa, Florida, who was fatally shot while waiting for Clorox facility's opening. Lee's wife reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clorox for not warning Lee of dangerous conditions.

The article provides an answer to the question on the feasibility of investing one's income in the firms, Clorox and Johnson and Johnson, as recommended by a broker.

This section offers news briefs related to educational grants in the U.S. The Clorox Company has partnered with the National Safe Routes to School and the Sierra Club to encourage families to walk to school in October 2010 to help their schools win one of five grants worth 5,000 U.S. dollars. Honeywell and SAE International launched the third Honeywell/SAE Student Automotive Design Challenge. The Association for Career and Technical Education asks for entries for its annual Video Public Service Announcement Contest.

The article features Clorox Co., which provides disinfectant products, guidelines and tips that help in the prevention of the spread of illness on school campus.

The article evaluates the Clorox Green Works all-purpose cleaners from Clorox Co.

The article evaluates several household chemical cleansers including the Green Works bathroom cleaner from Green Works Corp., the Essentials fabric softener from Arm & Hammer, and the Seventh Generation chlorine-free bleach from Seventh Generation Inc.

The article reports that Clorox Co. as a part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is committed to increasing communications through its new product ingredient listing website, www.cloroxcsr.com.

The article reports that Clorox Co., as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative is committed to increasing communications through its new product ingredient listing website, www.cloroxcsr.com.

The article reports that the Pine-Sol, part of the Clorox Co. product line, is organizing the 2010 "Make a Powerful Difference Contest," which will offer grants to women who are working to improve their communities. 10,000 dollars will be given to the first winner for making a difference for her community or cause. Another nine finalists will each receive 1,000 dollars to help support their initiatives.

The article provides information on how to prevent spread of seasonal flu and H1N1 virus in campuses in the U.S.. It states that the symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 virus are similar those caused by seasonal flu virus including fever, cough, sore throat which can be prevented by offering vaccinations, covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands often with soap and water. It notes that Clorox Co. is offering products that are effective against influenza A.

The article reports on the funding of the Clorox Foundation (CF) on academic development, mentoring and job preparation programs among youth in the U.S. It notes that the organization aims to develop strategies to foster educational reform, work preparation, and community leadership. Moreover, CF will strive to improve academic performance, positive relationship on ethnic groups, and leadership.

The article presents a comparison of glass cleaners including from Seaside Naturals, Seventh Generation Inc., and Clorox Co.

The article presents several news items regarding the garden industry. Pike Family Nurseries in Atlanta, Georgia filed for bankruptcy citing Georgia's water restrictions as the reason. Clorox acquired Burt's Bees for $925 million and plans to expand distribution to overseas. "House & Garden" magazine published its last issue in December 2007.

This section offers business news briefs in North Carolina's Triangle region as of December 2007. Ply Gem Industries, maker of windows and doors, has announced plans to transfer its headquarters to Cary. In Morrisville, LED Lighting Fixtures has raised $16.5 million to fund its research and development projects. Clorox has announced plans to buy Burt's Bees, maker of personal care products which is based in Durham.

The article offers information on the Future of Wipes conference to be held at the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury in London, England. Pack-Track will be the leader of the workshop. Pack-Track director Andrew Steener said that packaging is important in the convenience of a product. Clorox, US National Wiper Alliance and Amcor Felxibles are some of the companies which will be participating in the workshop.

This article presents information about some Black people who have distinguished themselves through notable accomplishments. Pamela Thomas-Graham, a group president at Liz Claiborne, Inc. and author of "A Darker Shade of Crimson" and other mystery novels, was named to the board of directors of Clorox Company. Attorney Derrick Cephas has named CEO of Amalgamated Bank. Thomasine Tynes is the first Black woman to be named President Judge of Philadelphia Traffic Court. Lorenzo Creighton was named president and COO of New York- New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

Answers an investor's question on whether or not to follow his broker's advice to sell his Clorox stocks in the U.S. Recommendation to keep Clorox stocks; Speculation that Clorox may soon be among Wall Street's favorites.

Presents a list of public surfaces that can contain illness-causing bacteria or viruses, according to a study by Clorox Co.

Focuses on television advertisement of Clorox Co. Description of the advertisement; Exaggeration in information claimed by Clorox in the advertisement; Review of the advertisement by Judge Thomas P. Griesa.

Reports on the decision of Cincinnati, Ohio.-based Procter & Gamble, and Clorox Co. of Oakland, Calif., to cut use of bottle-grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and PET recyclate. Reasons for the companies' decision; Comments from company officials.

Reports on the financial performance of Clorox Corp. Upgrading of rating of stocks; Earnings in fiscal 1995; Raising of quarterly common dividend for the 20th consecutive year; Product roster.

Reports on the stock performance of Charles Schwab Corp. and Clorox, a household-products company.

The article reports on the disclosure by SC Johnson and Clorox Co. at their websites of almost all the ingredients in their products.

The article focuses on the supplier management strategy of Clorox Co. in Oakland, California. It states that by offering a collateralized loan to the supplier is essential especially when the supplier is experiencing a problem. Taking a temporary price increase is also useful when a supplier is experiencing a short-term cash flow problem. Reducing payment terms is important for suppliers who are experiencing short-term or longer-term problems.

The article describes the supplier management practice of Oakland, California-based The Clorox Co. Clorox director of global indirect products and services Scott Wilkerson conducted research into corporations that succeeded as a result of supplier management policies that resemble personnel management practices.