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The article offers business news briefs. The competition in the high-definition-videodisc sector includes Sony's Blu-ray player and Toshiba's HD-DVD player, plus Pioneer and Microsoft products. Beth Young of the Corporate Library comments on corporate-governance rules that have strict requirements concerning new board members. Stanford law professor, Mark Lemley, comments on the outlook for patent law and the U.S. Supreme Court case, eBay v. MercExchange.

The article offers business news briefs. The competition in the high-definition-videodisc sector includes Sony's Blu-ray player and Toshiba's HD-DVD player, plus Pioneer and Microsoft products. Beth Young of the Corporate Library comments on corporate-governance rules that have strict requirements concerning new board members. Stanford law professor, Mark Lemley, comments on the outlook for patent law and the U.S. Supreme Court case, eBay v. MercExchange.

The article features Charlene De Carvalho, owner of a controlling interest in Dutch brewer Heineken. Topics include the role Charlene inherited from the passing of her father, Freddy Heineken, her move to study Heineken's operations and to learn how to become an owner of the company, and why the transfer of control from her father was a wake-up call for the company. Also mentioned are heiress, beer industry, and family-owned companies.

The article presents information on 19 chief executive officers (CEO) that were contenders for the journal's annual CEO award which was presented to CEO Larry Page of internet company Google. It talks about Tim Cook who took over computer company Apple after the death of Steve Jobs in 2011. It comments on Elon Musk, founder of the rocket company Space Exploration Technologies and electric car company Tesla Motors. It reports on Mark Zuckerberg, founder of online social network company Facebook.

The article reports on the growing need for unmanned aircraft by big U.S. corporations. Topics include the funds raised for the Pocket Drone developed by AirDroids co-founder T. J. Johnson on global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, the emerging global industry for nonmilitary drones and the regulations that need to be instituted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration governing commercial drone operations. A chart on the projected global market for unmanned aerial vehicles is presented.

The article discusses upcoming events concerning business dealings around the world. An SEC committee will present its final report on the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on smaller businesses. Factory delays have pushed back the Singapore Airlines debut of the Airbus A380 plane. Toshiba and Sony will battle over what the next DVD format will become industry standard.

This article offers five strategies for transforming one's career. It is suggested that one should go global, embrace Sarbanes-Oxley, avoid lying about one's career, get close to board members who are driving revenues and profits, and be a team leader rather than a drill sergeant.

Focuses on the influence of big business on the partisan debate over the selection of the next United States Supreme Court Justice. Suggestion that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has already assured the corporate lobby that no matter what brand of conservative is selected, he or she will have strong business leanings; Reports on how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been consulting with the White House on judicial matters since Bush's first term; Comments on the issue from Stan Anderson, the Chamber's chief legal officer.

Presents news briefs relating to business. Rumors that ex-CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina may be a candidate to head the World Bank, or may join the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush; Forthcoming purchase of Toys R Us; Consideration by the National Hockey League of a bid from Bain Capital Partners.

Presents business news briefs. Announcement that Lloyd Braun, formerly head of entertainment at ABC, has jointed as content chief at Yahoo; Expansion plans at Barneys New York after Jones apparel Group finalizes its purchase of the retailer; Outlook for big-budget advertising campaigns from liquor purveyors Kahlua and Courvoisier.

Offers business news briefs. Bids solicited by Toys "R" Us for its namesake stores division from Blackstone group, Apollo Management, and Bain Capital; Expansion of Southwest Airlines into Chicago; Launch of DART, NASA's first unpiloted spacecraft meant to rendezvous with an orbiting satellite.

The article mentions three topics in business news. With its accounting probe settled, Computer Associates says it will appoint a new CEO in the next 30 to 45 days. Look for the press to descend on West Virginia as Martha Stewart reports for prison duty on Oct. 8. Listen for cheers from New Line Cinema executives as "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" passes the $1 billion mark in U.S. DVD sales, a milestone the film already passed at the box office.

Offers world news briefs relating to business and finance. How Wal-Mart has retained bankers to look at Daiei, Japan's third-biggest retailer; Gateway's new retail strategy; Official beer sponsor of the U.S. Open in Flushing, New York.

Presents news briefs relating to business. Outlook for a ruling by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on the Sony Music/BMG merger; Launch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's unmanned, long-distance probe, destined to reach Mercury orbit in 2011; Ian Molson's rival bid to thwart his cousin Eric's plan to merge the family brewery with Coors.

This article presents business news briefs. With Adelphia's Rigas family vowing to appeal their convictions and federal sentencing guidelines thrown into question by a June Supreme Court decision, watch for more fireworks in this case. Making the Big Dig seem like a mild inconvenience, the Democratic National Convention sets up camp in Boston on July 26, prompting massive road closures and transit disruptions. Arriving July 18 is the Mark Walhberg-produced comedy "Entourage," HBO's latest bid to fill its "Sex and the City" void.

This is an article that focuses on the efforts of lawyer Joe Rice in helping companies deal with asbestos litigation. Joe Rice is smokestack industry's new best friend. That's an unaccustomed role for Rice, since he is the co-leader of Motley Rice (formerly Ness Motley), the most feared asbestos/tobacco/mass-torts plaintiffs law firm in the country. Your company does fine, the plaintiffs lawyers do great, and most of the asbestos claimants do well enough. Since bankruptcy is worthless to an asbestos defendant if the company can't get a channeling injunction, the asbestos claimants--or to be more precise, the plaintiffs lawyers who control 75% of them--effectively have more power than the bankruptcy judge! In the Congoleum case, for instance, it was plaintiffs lawyer Weitz--who has thousands of cases pending against Congoleum--who first recommended to Congoleum that it hire Gilbert to help with its insurance coverage disputes.

This is an article that presents a list of the 100 fastest growing companies in the United States. Size and growth aren't exclusive: The median market value of the companies on this year's list is $1.35 billion. And 12 are members of the FORTUNE 500.To compile it, we asked Zacks Investment Research to screen for U.S. companies with a minimum market cap of $50 million, at least $50 million in revenues over the past four quarters, 20% or better annual growth in sales and earnings per share over the past three years, and a few other traits (for details, see fortune.com/fastest). The final ranking reflects growth in revenues, EPS, and total market return for three years. Now, see if you can spot the next Dell, Starbucks, or eBay.

An interview with Josh Hochschuler, founder of Georgia-based ice cream company Talenti Gelato e Sorbetto, is presented on how he made the company the number 3 premium ice cream in the U.S. He narrates how he fell in love with gelato in Argentina, the business of gelato-making that he started which he named Talenti after its inventor Bernardo Buontalenti and how his brand became famous following a contract to supply retail giant Costco Texas.

Analyses the poll data by Marquette University professor Paul Reynolds, which indicates that more people are actively laboring to start their own business. Reasons that cause shift to self-employment; Aspiration for better quality of life by employee; Education level of people starting small business. INSET: A new twist in consulting..

This article offers five strategies for transforming one's career. It is suggested that one should go global, embrace Sarbanes-Oxley, avoid lying about one's career, get close to board members who are driving revenues and profits, and be a team leader rather than a drill sergeant.

Focuses on the influence of big business on the partisan debate over the selection of the next United States Supreme Court Justice. Suggestion that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush has already assured the corporate lobby that no matter what brand of conservative is selected, he or she will have strong business leanings; Reports on how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been consulting with the White House on judicial matters since Bush's first term; Comments on the issue from Stan Anderson, the Chamber's chief legal officer.

Presents news briefs relating to business. Rumors that ex-CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina may be a candidate to head the World Bank, or may join the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush; Forthcoming purchase of Toys R Us; Consideration by the National Hockey League of a bid from Bain Capital Partners.

Presents business news briefs. Announcement that Lloyd Braun, formerly head of entertainment at ABC, has jointed as content chief at Yahoo; Expansion plans at Barneys New York after Jones apparel Group finalizes its purchase of the retailer; Outlook for big-budget advertising campaigns from liquor purveyors Kahlua and Courvoisier.

The article offers business news briefs. Reports that Toys "R" Us is soliciting bids for its namesake stores division from Blackstone Group, Apollo Management, and Bain Capital; Expansion of Southwest Airlines into Chicago; Launch of DART, NASA's first unpiloted spacecraft meant to rendezvous with an orbiting satellite.

The article mentions three topics in business news. With its accounting probe settled, Computer Associates says it will appoint a new CEO in the next 30 to 45 days. Look for the press to descend on West Virginia as Martha Stewart reports for prison duty on Oct. 8. Listen for cheers from New Line Cinema executives as "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" passes the $1 billion mark in U.S. DVD sales, a milestone the film already passed at the box office.

Offers world news briefs relating to business and finance. How Wal-Mart has retained bankers to look at Daiei, Japan's third-biggest retailer; Gateway's new retail strategy; Official beer sponsor of the U.S. Open in Flushing, New York.

Presents news briefs relating to business. Outlook for a ruling by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on the Sony Music/BMG merger; Launch of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's unmanned, long-distance probe, destined to reach Mercury orbit in 2011; Ian Molson's rival bid to thwart his cousin Eric's plan to merge the family brewery with Coors.

This article presents business news briefs. With Adelphia's Rigas family vowing to appeal their convictions and federal sentencing guidelines thrown into question by a June Supreme Court decision, watch for more fireworks in this case. Making the Big Dig seem like a mild inconvenience, the Democratic National Convention sets up camp in Boston on July 26, prompting massive road closures and transit disruptions. Arriving July 18 is the Mark Walhberg-produced comedy "Entourage," HBO's latest bid to fill its "Sex and the City" void.

This is an article that focuses on the efforts of lawyer Joe Rice in helping companies deal with asbestos litigation. Joe Rice is smokestack industry's new best friend. That's an unaccustomed role for Rice, since he is the co-leader of Motley Rice (formerly Ness Motley), the most feared asbestos/tobacco/mass-torts plaintiffs law firm in the country. Your company does fine, the plaintiffs lawyers do great, and most of the asbestos claimants do well enough. Since bankruptcy is worthless to an asbestos defendant if the company can't get a channeling injunction, the asbestos claimants--or to be more precise, the plaintiffs lawyers who control 75% of them--effectively have more power than the bankruptcy judge! In the Congoleum case, for instance, it was plaintiffs lawyer Weitz--who has thousands of cases pending against Congoleum--who first recommended to Congoleum that it hire Gilbert to help with its insurance coverage disputes.

The article discusses foreign aid initiatives by for-profit companies as of August 2014, with a focus on the effects of foreign aid contributions on economic development in poor regions. Particular emphasis is given to U.S. beverage company Coca-Cola's international aid program 5by20, which offers business skills training for women. Comments from Alice Korngold, consultant and author of "A Better World, Inc.," are also included.