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Month: December, 2009

Business Method Patent Law Case Before Supreme Court

29 December, 2009

There is a patent law case that may change the way small businesses protect their business methods. According to Inc.com, a recent case argued before the Supreme Court of the United States, Bilski v. Doll, may alter the extent to which small and large businesses are able to patent business methods. 
The case directly involves questions regarding the patentability [...]

Air travel won’t be routine for the near future

27 December, 2009

In the wake of the failed attack on a Northwest flight to Detroit Christmas Day, security has been ramped up at airports worldwide, and that means you’ll want to allow extra time to board your flight.
Albany International Airport spokesman Doug Myers suggests getting to the airport one and a half to two hours before your [...]

Health insurers’ pain temporary under new bill

27 December, 2009

The badge on the jacket of Dr. Mandy Krauthauer Cohen is seen during a Democratic health care rally on Capitol Hill Tuesday. AP Photo
INDIANAPOLIS — Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate’s health overhaul bill — about 20 million new customers and no competition from a new government plan.
Taking advantage of [...]

Lessons learned in 2009

25 December, 2009

The numbers aren’t all in yet, of course, but it looks like 2009 will end up being a pretty good year for Canadian investors in Canadian equities and income trusts. It certainly didn’t start out that way.
From the beginning of January to the first week of March, the S&P\TSX Composite Index continued the decline that [...]

Healthcare for Small Business? The Senate’s Plan

24 December, 2009

The Senate’s intended Christmas present for all Americans promises to ensure that most Americans have insurance. The bill proposes healthcare coverage for 96% of Americans.
According to Reuters, the Senate healthcare bill also offers healthcare options for small businesses such as federal tax plans that would enable small business owners to provide healthcare coverage for their employees.
The Senate [...]

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