| Mediation center to conduct workshop
HARRISONBURG Community Mediation Center will present a workshop on workplace mediation from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4. The training, which is appropriate for recertification through the Supreme Court of Virginia, focuses on workplace- and employment-related disputes, including grievances, discrimination, sexual harassment, working conditions, decision-making and lack of communication. Attention will also be given to the design of workplace dispute resolution systems. .
FSA removes 151 small firms from approval
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has removed regulatory approval from 151 small financial firms and individuals during 2006/07. Most were removed for failing to submit their Retail Mediation Activities Returns (RMAR), part of the FSA's electronic reporting system, despite reminders. ‘Ensuring that firms implement and maintain these conditions is a priority for us,' said director of small firms at the FSA, Stephen Bland. ‘The action we take against firms who do not comply with our minimum standards and our tough stance on firms' continued failure to submit the RMAR is working. ‘In other cases we removed firms' permissions to carry out regulated business as they either could not or would not make the necessary changes to comply.' next page... .
Qualcomm-Nokia Patent Fight Heats Up
The cross-licensing agreement between Qualcomm and Nokia has caused a huge rift between the two companies as they continue to point fingers at each other. This long-drawn out battle seems to threaten the future of wireless technology, as the there are a colossal... .
US files piracy case against China at WTO
Beijing: The United States formally filed its WTO complaint on copyright piracy in China yesterday as fake DVDs and counterfeited luxury goods became the latest issue to sour trade relations between the giants. Under World Trade Organisation rules, the two will now have 60 days to try to iron out their differences. If they do not reach agreement, Washington will then have the right to demand WTO arbitration. .
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