States team up to take on the fossil fuel industry
A coalition of attorneys general will investigate whether the companies misled the public about climate change's impacts
California to enact nation's first statewide $15 minimum wage
Gov. Jerry Brown says planned hike in the state's baseline pay is a matter of "economic justice" and "family values"
Businesses applaud veto of anti-LGBT measure in Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal expresses concern that bill could "encourage or allow discrimination"
Apple, Facebook denounce N.C.'s anti-LGBT law
A growing list of companies are objecting to the state's move derailing local rules to prevent discrimination
Businesses have a message for Georgia's governor
A corporate chorus is pressing Republican Nathan Deal to veto a bill backed by opponents of same-sex marriage
Amazon says it does pay men and women equally
After initially appearing to resist a call to come clean on how it pays male and female employers, it does an about-face
How terror attacks affect the markets
An investment strategist takes a historic look at how terrorism has impacted stocks
Travel stocks hit after deadly attacks in Brussels
Nasdaq Composite posts longest winning stretch in 11 months, while Dow industrials halt longest advance since October
Amazon resists a push for gender pay equality
An activist investor urges other tech companies to follow Apple's and Intel's lead when it comes to this wage issue
How you could go to debtors' prison in the U.S.
As cash-strapped states and towns pile on fines and fees to close budget gaps, people unable to pay can wind up behind bars
From SeaWorld to Whole Foods, animal advocates shake up big biz
Those two companies are just the latest to bend to overwhelming pressure for better treatment of animals
Valeant's record cave-in leaves investors wondering
Pharmaceutical company's future at stake after cutting its outlook and warning about debt -- leading to a 51 percent drop in the stock
Noted tech investor accused of sexual abuse
Venture capitalist Michael Goguen says graphic lawsuit against him stems from a romance turned sour
United CEO's quick return to work could pay off big
Oscar Munoz stands to reap millions once he's running the carrier again -- but only if he stays healthy and keeps working
Should McD's be responsible for how its franchises treat workers?
Fast-food giant is at the center of a legal fight that could profoundly change the U.S. retail sector and other industries