Micron’s announcement that it is in negotiations to buy the Japanese DRAM memory giant Elpida could mean the company doubles its market share, but it also puts the company at higher risk during bust cycles, analysts say. While the confirmation ...
Read More »Alleged squatter, tenant farmer, sued 
A legal tussle has flared up after a land transaction sparked the new owner to accuse a tenant of trespassing and growing crops without permission. Darwin McKay had formerly had an ownership interest in about 40 acres of land at ...
Read More »The verdict, the award, and what comes next 
The judge bangs the gavel, an aggrieved underdog wins millions from an offending corporation and a group of prevailing trial lawyers goes home to pay off their houses and, maybe, buy a boat. That’s the scenario that comes to mind ...
Read More »Dex workers in Idaho and six other states go on strike 
More than a dozen Dex One Corp. workers are on strike in Boise. They’re joining another 340 Dex advertising sales representatives in six other states who have walked off the job as contract talks continue. The International Brotherhood of Electrical ...
Read More »Treasure Valley tech company tackles crowd engagement, in a hurry 
The explosion of smartphone use and cloud computing has opened up myriad possibilities for enterprising tech companies, but the fast-paced nature of the technology requires users to keep up. Mindshare Networks, a new Boise company with aspirations to pioneer the ...
Read More »District court judge upholds $52 million award against Saint Alphonsus 
An Ada County District Judge has denied a Saint Alphonsus appeal to overturn a jury award of $52 million to MRI Associates, leaving an appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court as the only option of getting out from under the ...
Read More »Farm Bill looks good for Idaho, if it can pass 
Agricultural groups in Idaho are cautiously optimistic about the national Farm Bill, but acknowledge that major changes to the bill are possible — and could harm the state. The Senate version of the Farm Bill, a 900-page behemoth that covers ...
Read More »Doctor alleges he was bilked by former colleagues 
A Boise doctor is suing his former practice after he cashed out his shares in the venture for a fraction of what they appear to have been worth. Michael Coughlin was a partner in Orthopedic Surgery Center of Idaho, which ...
Read More »Capitalism hasn’t caught up with Robie runners 
Any economist has the same advice: When the market creates an opportunity, take it. It’s a philosophy runners in Boise, apparently, have little use for. Hence the remarkably unexploited “black market” surrounding Robie Creek race numbers — a commodity in ...
Read More »National barn and shed builder to open manufacturing plant in Jerome 
Old Hickory Sheds is opening a manufacturing plant in Jerome to serve five western states, adding anywhere from 30 to 75 jobs over the next year. Jerome Community Development Director Micah Austin said the addition of Old Hickory, which makes ...
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