Features By Janet Babin

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More trouble for Vonage

Verizon has sued Vonage, claiming that the company is using its patented technology to offer phone service over the Internet. Janet Babin gives us a damage report.
Posted In: Science
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Investigating data brokers

Turns out law enforcement agencies are turning to data brokers in the private sector if they need phone records fast. But these data companies could be using tactics that break the law and Congress is looking into it. Janet Babin reports.
Posted In: Washington
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Nissan downsizing US headquarters

Nissan North America opens its new headquarters today in Tennessee with 300 fewer jobs than it had at its old headquarters in Los Angeles. What else will it lose in the move? Janet Babin reports.
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Redefining juvenile obesity

The AMA has changed the criteria for juvenile obesity, expanding the number of children deemed overweight. A report out today says the move largely benefits drug companies and humiliates kids. Janet Babin explains.
Posted In: Health
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Backdating probe lawsuits

More lawsuits are expected to be filed today against companies that allegedly backdated stock options for executives as angry shareholders hope to recoup some of the money they claim they lost. Janet Babin reports.
Posted In: Wall Street
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Underground pharming

It's the farm of tomorrow hundreds of feet underground, where big companies test <NOBR>bio-engineered</NOBR> crops in huge caverns to prevent the accidental spread of seeds. Janet Babin reports.
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Change coming at UAW

US automakers are asking unions to accept some pretty big changes. And now the president of the United Auto Workers says they're going have to bite the bullet and do it. Janet Babin reports.
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Glaxo eyeing Pfizer consumer meds

Bidding is expected to close today for Pfizer's over-the-counter division. The top bidder so far is said to be pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Janet Babin reports.
Posted In: Health
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New organic rules

The government this week issues new rules about what food can be labeled organic. Janet Babin has more.
Posted In: Health, Washington
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Further Valdez spill damages?

Exxon-Mobile could have to pay as much as $100 million more for clean-up efforts stemming from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. Janet Babin tells us why.

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