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• States Move on Minimum Wage

  By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg  |  February 14, 2013

  While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

• Verizon Retirees Lose Bid to Block Pension Transfer

  By Andrew Harris, Bloomberg  |  December 7, 2012

  Lawsuit argued pension beneficiaries would lose protection under federal law.

• Greenberg's Starr Suit Over AIG Bailout Dismissed

  By Patricia Hurtado and Bob Van Voris, Bloomberg  |  November 20, 2012

  Federal judge throws complaint against NY Fed out of court.

• Amazon Pushes for Online Sales Taxes

  By Todd Shields, Bloomberg  |  August 2, 2012

  Bookseller splits with Internet peers on tax legislation.

• Mass Job-Cut Notices Questioned

  By Laura Litvan, Bloomberg  |  July 10, 2012

  Defense contractors say they may warn workers of possible cuts ahead of fall election.

• States Consider Online Lotteries

  By Freeman Klopott  |  January 2, 2012

  Justice Department ruling gives states leeway to expand to Internet.

• IRS Audits Google’s Profit Moves

  By Jesse Drucker, Bloomberg  |  October 13, 2011

  Agency looks at how company avoided taxes by shifting profits to offshore subsidiaries.

• States Join Feds in Pay Inquiry

  By Holly Rosenkrantz, Stephanie Armour, Bloomberg  |  September 20, 2011

  Labor Dept. and 11 states to crack down on employee misclassification.

• House GOP Likes Plan to Ease SEC Rules

  By Phil Mattingly, Bloomberg  |  September 16, 2011

  Proposal would make it easier for closely held firms to raise money.

• Court Throws Out Health-Care Challenges

  By Tom Schoenberg, Andrew Harris, Bloomberg  |  September 9, 2011

  Federal appeals court says it lacks authority to decide if law is constitutional.