Would You Fire an Employee Over a Negative Facebook Post?
A pizza restaurant raises hackles – and consciousness – about corporate social media policies by letting a waitress go for ranting about a customer. Read story
Courtney Rubin
Do You Comply With the FTC's Red Flag Rule?
Regulations to help prevent identity theft go into effect June 1, and chances are you've got some work to do to comply with them. Here's what you need to know. Read story
Tesla Teams Up With Toyota
World's largest car company will invest $50 million in the six-year-old start-up, which in turn will buy one of Toyota's closed factories. Read story
Novartis Verdict Opens Door for More Gender Bias Lawsuits
The Swiss pharmaceutical company's total damages bill could top $1 billion - a figure meant to deter it and anyone else from discrimination in the future. Read story
Smartphone Security Start-up Lookout Raises $11 Million
San Francisco-based Lookout's fundraising ability is partly thanks to the exploding smartphone market -- and the risks that come with it. Read story
Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics Snapped Up by Estee Lauder
Privately held makeup brand's digital and social media presence draws in cosmetic giant's interest. Read story
YouTube Reaches Two Billion Hits a Day
Video-sharing website YouTube celebrates its fifth birthday today with the news that it receives more than two billion hits daily. That's a... Read story
Facebook Unveils New Security Features
Social networking site boosts security features in the face of mounting criticism over its efforts to protect privacy. Read story
Facebook Quitters Create an Opportunity
If search results are any indication, more people are looking for ways to shut down their Facebook profiles. A start-up called Diaspora aims to take advantag... Read story
Facebook Juggernaut Rolls On
The social networking site has topped Yahoo to become the web's biggest ad publisher. Read story
Fired Over Breast Cancer?
Here's the case of one company that allegedly ran afoul of the new federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and how you can avoid doing the same. Read story
The Truth About Who's Using Twitter
A new report reveals some surprises about who's using the microblogging service, why they love it, and how Twitter can affect your brand. Read story
What Happened to Your Patent Application?
It's probably just sitting at the U.S. Patent Office, admits the office's director. Meanwhile, there are bills for patent reform on Capitol Hill -- and plans... Read story
Have You Checked Your Facebook Privacy Settings Recently?
A Facebook glitch points up more security problems on the social networking site, while a new survey shows some people (your employees, perhaps?) don't take ... Read story
Reid Hoffman Likes Facebook's Like Button
Reid Hoffman says the social networking site's move to spread across the Web will be good for almost all online start-ups. Read story
How New Google, LinkedIn Features Could Help You
LinkedIn now allows you to follow a company, while Google offers new information about online visitors to your page -- and of course, new ways to advertise. Read story
Surprised Employer Fires Sex Blogger
A St. Louis blogger thought she went to great lengths to keep her office life and her personal life separate -- but then it all went wrong. A cautionary tale... Read story
A Virtual World Spawns a Very Real Lawsuit
Users of virtual world Second Life are seeking very real money to compensate them for their in-game loss of property ownership. Here's how the case affects you. Read story
Apple Acquisition News Revealed on LinkedIn Profiles
The notoriously secretive Apple has acquired two companies. News of one deal broke partly thanks to changes in employees' LinkedIn profiles. Read story
Privacy Concerns Continue to Dog Facebook
Several U.S. Senators and the Federal Trade Commission are looking to regulate Facebook and other social networking sites. How does that affect you? Read story
Employees Fired for Pursuing Alleged Shoplifter
Should your company policy prohibit an employee from preventing crime? Read story
Cheap (or Free) Ways to Grow Your Business
A new survey says most small businesses aren't taking advantage of basic online tools. Read story
Why Social Media Really Is Worth Your Time
It pays off in actual business, not just buzz, says a new survey. And the more time you use it for (and the more experienced you become), the better the resu... Read story
How Facebook's New Features Could Help You
Facebook's latest offerings allow users to see what their friends like as the pals shop, read the news, and listen to music online -- all information you can... Read story
Should You a Company Sue Over Social Media Comments?
Rule of thumb: Probably not. Here's the tale of one company that's trying -- and what action you can take. Read story
Groupon Requires Companies to Honor Gift Certificates for Five Years
Thinking of trying Groupon? Settlement terms of a lawsuit clarify that all merchants must accept a coupon for as much as five years. Read story
High Times for Employers Over Oregon Medical Marijuana Ruling
Oregon's highest court rules that employers don't have to accomodate medical marijuana use despite a state law allowing approved patients to light up. Read story
Small Business Loan Breaks Extended Until May 31
The Small Business Administration's popular loan adjustments program gets another eleventh hour cash infusion. Read story
Yelp Wants Your Help
The controversial local review site is looking to appoint an advisory board to help it "better serve the business community." Read story
Report: Groupon Valued at $1.2 Billion
The group-buying site is barely 18 months old and already worth more than the economies of some small countries. Read story
A New Way to Make Yourself Heard on Twitter
After months of speculation, Twitter announces its plan to make money: Promoted Tweets. What does it mean for you? Read story
Should You Advertise on Twitter?
A new start-up from paid search inventor Bill Gross lets you bid on keywords to give your tweets top billing. Read story
Facebook Users Object to Privacy Erosion
A new survey says users overwhelmingly are unhappy with Facebook's plans to allow third party websites (maybe your company's) access to personal information. Read story
Court Deals a Blow to Net Neutrality Advocates
Comcast has won its net neutrality appeal. Here's what it means for you. Read story
Cleantech Deals Hit a New Record
A new survey reports 180 deals in the first quarter of 2010, and particularly strong interest in the transportation sector. Read story
Watch Out: That Unpaid Intern Could Cost You
The Department of Labor is cracking down on unpaid internships. Here's what you need to know. Read story
Facebook Services to Remain Free
In a new interview, Facebook's COO gives the clearest picture yet of where the site is heading. What does that mean for you? Read story
How to Set Up a London Office
If you are thinking of taking your company across the pond, be prepared to give up your car, pay high rents, and leave your business cards in your wallet. Read story
Keeping Tabs on Your Employees' Facebook Activity
A new software will allow you to track everything your employees publicly do on social media. But should you? Read story
Employee Discrimination Claims Hit Record High in 2009
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won $294 million on behalf of employees in 2009, the highest amount yet. Here's how you can avoid becoming a target. Read story
