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• EADS Seeks BAE Merger

  By Andrea Rothman and Jacqueline Simmons, Bloomberg  |  September 13, 2012

  Companies aim to build European counterweight to Boeing.

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  The SOX Provision that Could Blindside Your Company

  By Ashley Post, Inside Counsel  |  September 10, 2012

  A little-known section criminalizes the anticipatory obstruction of justice.

• Chiquita Slips on Salad Bet

  By Matt Robinson and Charles Mead, Bloomberg  |  August 24, 2012

  Company’s cash dwindles after 2005 purchase of Fresh Express fails to pan out.

• Aetna’s Acquisition Boosts Leverage

  By Zeke Faux and Alex Nussbaum, Bloomberg  |  August 23, 2012

  Insurer’s $5.7 bln purchase of Coventry will push debt to 40% of capital.

• Conflict Minerals Rule Could be Costly

  By Shaunacy Ferro  |  August 22, 2012

  SEC approves disclosure regulation that critics says will carry big price tag.

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  Avaya Names Vellequette CFO

  By Shaunacy Ferro  |  August 16, 2012

  Ingredion appoints Galvanoni controller; Progressive Waste, Arbitron name CFOs.

• Companies Selling $4.6 Bln in Debt

  By Charles Mead and Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  August 14, 2012

  Blackstone, Shell lead issuance amid record-low yields.

• July Payrolls Up 163,000

  By Shobhana Chandra, Bloomberg  |  August 3, 2012

  Bigger-than-expected increase in jobs is coupled with rise in the jobless rate, to 8.3%.

• Senate Finance May Revive Tax Breaks

  By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg  |  August 1, 2012

  Committee nears bipartisan agreement to continue lapsed and expiring tax breaks, including corporate research credit.

• Congress Near Plan on Spending

  By Kathleen Hunter and Roxana Tiron, Bloomberg  |  July 31, 2012

  Bill would keep government operating for 6 months, avoid automatic spending cuts