Court eases patent challenges (San Jose Mercury News)
The Supreme Court made it easier Tuesday to challenge patents, bolstering arguments by some in business that they are too readily granted and can stymie new drugs and other innovations.

Secure Life Settlements Gains New Partner to Offer Best Life Settlement Offers (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Baltimore, MD (PRWeb) January 5, 2007 -- Secure Life Settlements today announced its exclusive partnership with The Life Settlement Company of America, LLC.

Total Divorce Launches Celebrity Divorce Spotlight (PR Web)
In response to the stunning popularity of affiliate site Total DUI's Celebrity DUI Spotlight, Total Divorce this week launched the Celebrity Divorce Spotlight. The new page will be updated regularly with new and notable celebrity splits, settlements, and maybe even the occasional reconciliation. Visit www.TotalDivorce.com to catch the latest in celebrity divorce news, or to find information ...

MIDDAY BUSINESS REPORT: Sprint shares fall 10 percent on outlook, downgrades (Kansas City Star)
Shares of Sprint Nextel Corp. dropped 10 percent today after the company reported ongoing troubles in attracting customers and said profits would be pressured.