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Analysis: New York preserves weapon against Wall Street in case of ex-AIG chief
By Karen Freifeld NEW YORK (Reuters) – When New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman gave up a claim for damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg, he also likely neutralized a long-awaited challenge to his office's power. New York's highest court is scheduled to hear arguments later this month in the case, in which Greenberg is accused of defrauding AIG investors. A key issue was whether the Martin Act, the state's powerful securities fraud statute, allows the attorney general to recover damages on behalf of shareholders Continue reading
Kremlin criticizes U.S. blacklist ahead of Obama adviser visit
By Steve Gutterman MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin's spokesman on Sunday called a U.S. law barring Russians from the country over alleged rights abuses unacceptable interference in Russia's affairs, setting a tough tone before a visit by a senior White House adviser Continue reading
Insurance Commissioner: Obamacare’s Latest Broken Promise Hurts Small Businesses
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A delay in the implementation of a key provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means small businesses workers won’t have all the health insurance op… Continue reading
HIV test urged for 7,000 Oklahoma dental patients
Health agencies found “major violations” of the Oklahoma Dental Act. Continue reading
Norman Collier Funeral: Stars Pay Respects
Stars from the world of comedy and entertainment attend the funeral of Norman Collier – best known for his faulty microphone act. Continue reading
NZ Dollar Extends Gain On GDP Data, China PMI
CANBERA (dpa-AFX) – The New Zealand dollar extended its early strength against most major opponents in the Asian session on Thursday, as investor sentiment improved after China’s manufacturing act… Continue reading
How tax return could affect ’14 health costs
For many Americans, the health reform law passed in 2010 will forevermore tie their health to their taxes. And even though the big changes required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act don’t start until 2014, the tax impact starts now. Continue reading
Italy parliament elects speakers as tensions continue
By James Mackenzie and Roberto Landucci ROME (Reuters) – Italy's center-left alliance scraped a narrow victory in a vote to appoint the new speakers of parliament on Saturday but the fragile margin of success underlined how hard it will be to form a stable government after last month's deadlocked election. The appointment of the speakers was parliament's first act since the February election, in which the center-left formation of Pier Luigi Bersani won a lower house majority but not enough to control the Senate and form a government. Continue reading
EU slaps Microsoft with $733 million antitrust fine
The European Union fined Microsoft Corp 561 million euros ($733 million) on Wednesday for failing to offer consumers a choice of web browser, a charge that will act as a warning to other technology firms involved in antitrust disputes with the EU. Continue reading
Cramer: What’s Really Driving Tesla?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published at 11:28 a.m. ET on Real Money on May 14 Continue reading →