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Unintended Consequences

How did a racketeering law designed to defang the Mafia become a nightmare for corporate America?

Zubin Jelveh
A fair coin is going to be flipped 10 times. Each time it lands on heads, you'll win $10. How many times do you think you'll win? Read Blog
Oct 29 2007 8:33 PM EDT
Callen Bair
Market darlings Gaugin and Bacon headed to a museum instead of the auction block? Shocking, but true. Simon Sainsbury of the Sainsbury supermarket family left 18 paintings to Britain's Tate and National Gallery when he died last year, the museums... Read Blog
Oct 29 2007 6:02 PM EDT
Kevin Maney
On Monday, a significant new TV-on-the-Web site -- a joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp. -- will begin a beta test. It's called Hulu. You can sign up now to ask for an invitation. I signed up to... Read Blog
Oct 29 2007 4:57 PM EDT
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After Stan O'Neal leaves Merrill Lynch, someone will have to mollify two groups—investors and employees. Read More
Corporate sports leagues are everywhere. But dangers lurk: competitive players can do damage. Read More
Savor the sweetness with our guide to after-dinner drinks. Read More
Big-name artists failed to find bidders in London's fall sales. Read More
Under L.A.'s too-glamorous-for-you veneer throbs a great solo dining scene. Read More
Check out our tips for business travelers heading to the nation's capital. Read More
The top 10 reasons you don't understand your customers. Read More
If money's no object and time's tight, forget fractional or jet-card programs. Read More
For costumer Frankie Stein, every day is Halloween. Read More
Pay thanks to well-publicized perks at the Silicon Valley search giant. Read More
Rankings may drum up business, but some in the profession dislike them. Read More
What to do if you're fictionalized in a business world roman à clef. Read More
Portfolio's Jesse Eisinger discusses the upheaval at Merrill Lynch.
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November 2007 Issue
How a triangle of corruption tripped up a Nigerian vice president, a U.S. congressman, and a tech guru. Read More
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