A developing body of judicial opinion could place new limits on the rights of those who buy or use products, consumer advocates say. It also could mean the savings of billions of dollars by companies insulated from lawsuits.

Moneymakers: Paul Joshi helps HP’s immigrants adjust
Seven years ago, Paul Joshi and some colleagues got together to help new Indian workers at HP find housing, the local temples and ethnic groceries. It’s now known as IndusHP.

Homeowners at top of lawmakers’ agenda
While Congress has been enjoying its spring break, monetary policymakers and federal regulators have been scrambling to help the housing market.

Look beyond property, liability coverage for businesses
Buying insurance is a critical part of being in business for a small company, but it’s often either overlooked or given short shrift.

City uses Earthlink cash to bring poor areas online
The company had to pay the city $5 million after defaulting on a contract to build a citywide wireless network last year. Today, Mayor Bill White announced the city will use about $3.5 million of that money to build 10 wifi network “bubbles” in low-income parts of Houston to give residents Internet access they otherwise would do without.

Arbitrator sides with Baylor in domain dustup
The owner of five Web sites with names related to Baylor University has been ordered to transfer them to the school because the domain names are confusingly similar to Baylor’s sites and the owner has no legitimate interest in the names.

AT&T making $1.3 billion down payment on spectrum
AT&T says it will pay the down payment, of which $500 million was paid prior to the start of the auction, within the next 10 business days, according to a regulatory filing Friday. The remaining balance of $5.3 billion will be paid on or before April 17.

Sagging dollar makes doing business in U.S. cheaper
Thanks to the weakened dollar, the U.S. has leapfrogged France, Britain and other European countries as a cheaper place to do business.

Her small business makes housing a home
Jana Stafford’s company furnishes corporate apartments with dishes, linen and other items, lending a touch of home.

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