Can Lawyers Save the NFL? - February 4, 2013 Issue

February 4, 2013 Issue

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Will Brain Injury Lawsuits Doom or Save the NFL?

By Paul M. Barrett

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

India's Economy Lags as Its Women Lack Opportunity

By Sheelah Kolhatkar

India's Economy Lags as Its Women Lack Opportunity

Bloomberg View: Sorry, Europe, the Crisis Isn't Over

Bloomberg View: Sorry, Europe, the Crisis Isn't Over

Bloomberg View: Containing the North Korean Threat

Bloomberg View: Containing the North Korean Threat

News - Global Economics

News - Global Economics

Twilight of Gaza's Smuggling Tunnel Millionaires

By Sarah A. Topol

Twilight of Gaza's Smuggling Tunnel Millionaires

High Corn Prices Ripple Through the Economy

By Matthew Philips and Shruti Singh

High Corn Prices Ripple Through the Economy

Restive Cities Threaten Egypt's Suez Canal

By Evan Applegate

Restive Cities Threaten Egypt's Suez Canal

In Macau, Pawnshops Bankroll Mainland Gamblers

By Vinicy Chan

In Macau, Pawnshops Bankroll Mainland Gamblers

A Colombian Hat Fans Trade Tensions With China

By Joshua Goodman

A Colombian Hat Fans Trade Tensions With China

Argentina's Tax Man Toughens His Collection Tactics

By Ian Mount

Argentina's Tax Man Toughens His Collection Tactics

By Evan Applegate

News - Companies & Industries

News - Companies & Industries

Coke Engineers Its Orange Juice—With an Algorithm

By Duane Stanford

Coke Engineers Its Orange Juice???With an Algorithm

Building Luxury Brand Loyalty via Exclusive Experiences

By Andrew Roberts

How Chrysler's Dodge Dart Missed the Mark

By Craig Trudell and Mark Clothier

How Chrysler's Dodge Dart Missed the Mark

Italy's Luxury Companies Step Up to Restore Monuments

By Stephan Faris

Italy's Luxury Companies Step Up to Restore Monuments

Company News: J.C. Penney, Time Warner Cable, BP

By Karen Weise

News - Politics & Policy

News - Politics & Policy

The GDP Drop Is a Warning to Washington

By Peter Coy

The GDP Drop Is a Warning to Washington

Texas-Size Reparations for the Wrongfully Convicted

By Tim Stelloh

Texas-Size Reparations for the Wrongfully Convicted

Virginia's Bold Plan to Fund Roads Without a Gas Tax

By Matthew Philips

Virginia's Bold Plan to Fund Roads Without a Gas Tax

Hospitals Chase Medicare's Performance-Based Bonuses

By Shannon Pettypiece and Stephanie Armour

Hospitals Chase Medicare's Performance-Based Bonuses

BAE Systems Pitches Eco-Friendly Tank to U.S. Army

By Brendan McGarry

BAE Systems Pitches Eco-Friendly Tank to U.S. Army

U.S. Gun Homicide Rates: A Comparative Look

By Dorothy Gambrell

U.S. Gun Homicide Rates: A Comparative Look

News - Technology

News - Technology

Microsoft's Office 2013 Is Software for the Cloud

By Ashlee Vance and Dina Bass

Microsoft's Office 2013 Is Software for the Cloud

Otis Elevator Vies for the Ultratall Skyscraper Market

By Tim Catts

Otis Elevator Vies for the Ultratall Skyscraper Market

Qihoo Takes on Baidu in China's Search Engine Wars

By Bruce Einhorn

Qihoo Takes on Baidu in China's Search Engine Wars

Guy Eymin Petot Tourtollet's Wi-Fi-Blocking Wallpaper

By Caroline Winter

Guy Eymin Petot Tourtollet's Wi-Fi-Blocking Wallpaper

Charlie Rose Talks to EBay's John Donahoe

By Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose Talks to EBay's John Donahoe

News - Markets & Finance

News - Markets & Finance

Storm Risk Fails to Deter Buyers of Oceanfront Homes

By Karen Weise

Storm Risk Fails to Deter Buyers of Oceanfront Homes

The Fed's Threat to the Stock Rally

By Nick Summers

The Fed's Threat to the Stock Rally

Quicken Cashes In on the Mortgage Refi Boom

By Jody Shenn

Quicken Cashes In on the Mortgage Refi Boom

Dealmakers Warm Up to Scandinavia

By Jacqueline Simmons and Peter Levring

Dealmakers Warm Up to Scandinavia

M&A News: Kinder Morgan, Copano Energy, AT&T, Goldman Sachs

By Caroline Winter

M&A News: Kinder Morgan, Copano Energy, AT&T, Goldman Sachs

Focus On Davos

Focus On Davos

Bank Chiefs at Davos Cautiously Upbeat About Growth

By Christine Harper and Simon Kennedy

Bank Chiefs at Davos Cautiously Upbeat About Growth

Mock This? Davos Facilitates Worthy Social Programs

By Peter Coy

Mock This? Davos Facilitates Worthy Social Programs

If the Euro Collapses, the Swiss Army Is Ready

By Leigh Baldwin and Zoe Schneeweiss

Quiz: Are You a Davos Insider?

By Cristina Lindblad

Quiz: Are You a Davos Insider?

Features

Features

Will Brain Injury Lawsuits Doom or Save the NFL?

By Paul M. Barrett

Will Brain Injury Lawsuits Doom or Save the NFL?

At Chobani, the Turkish King of Greek Yogurt

By Bryan Gruley

At Chobani, the Turkish King of Greek Yogurt

Mortgage Fraud Prosecutors Pounce on a Small Bank

By Drake Bennett

Mortgage Fraud Prosecutors Pounce on a Small Bank

Etc.

Etc.

Why We Tell Lies at Work

By Christopher Bonanos

Why We Tell Lies at Work

World's Most Traveled Man: The Contenders

By Joel Stein

World's Most Traveled Man: The Contenders

Today's Best Travel Apps, and They're All Free

By Sam Grobart

Today's Best Travel Apps, and They're All Free

How to Avoid Getting the Flu at Work

By Claire Suddath

How to Avoid Getting the Flu at Work

'Truth in Advertising' Satirizes the Super Bowl Ad World

By Sarah Hepola

'Truth in Advertising' Satirizes the Super Bowl Ad World

The Roundup: CIA Business Tips and More

The Roundup: CIA Business Tips and More

Daniel Birnbaum on SodaStream's Super Bowl Ad

Daniel Birnbaum on SodaStream's Super Bowl Ad