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Local & Regional Microsoft announcing hundreds of layoffs (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 1, 2012 at 11:39 AM PST

Microsoft is announcing hundreds of layoffs Wednesday as part of a restructuring in marketing, sources told KOMO News.

Microsoft Microsoft Xbox workers threaten suicide in China

By Associated Press Published: Jan 12, 2012 at 11:41 AM PST

Dozens of workers assembling Xbox video game consoles climbed to a factory dormitory roof, and some threatened to jump to their deaths, in a dispute over job transfers that was defused but highlights growing labor unrest as China's economy slows.

Microsoft Microsoft says 2012 CES tech show will be its last

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer Published: Dec 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM PST

Microsoft Corp. is pulling out of the International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the Americas.

Microsoft Lone holdout juror in Microsoft case has no regrets

By Associated Press Published: Dec 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM PST

The lone holdout juror who prevented a Utah company from getting as much as $1.2 billion from one-time rival Microsoft Corp. for alleged antitrust violations says he's at peace with his decision.

Local & Regional Judge dismisses $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft

By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Published: Dec 16, 2011 at 7:48 AM PST Last Updated: Dec 16, 2011 at 3:56 PM PST

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Utah company's $1 billion federal antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

Local & Regional Jury deliberates in $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft

By Associated Press Published: Dec 15, 2011 at 9:49 AM PST

Jurors deliberating Wednesday in a Utah company's $1 billion federal antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. appeared confused, sending at least five questions to the judge, one of which couldn't be answered.

Business Novell's case against Microsoft goes to jury

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Dec 14, 2011 at 9:38 AM PST Last Updated: Dec 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM PST

A two-month trial is ending in a Utah company's $1 billion antitrust case against Microsoft Corp.

Business Novell wraps up $1 billion case against Microsoft

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Dec 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM PST

Closing arguments have begun in a Utah company's $1 billion antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp.

Technology Reports: Microsoft gains access to Yahoo's books

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Nov 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 23, 2011 at 4:01 PM PST

Microsoft seems interested in taking part in the negotiations if Yahoo decides to sell part or all of its business.

Local & Regional Gates back on stand in Utah in $1 billion antitrust trial

By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Published: Nov 22, 2011 at 8:21 AM PST

Microsoft's Bill Gates returned to the witness stand Tuesday to defend his company against a $1 billion antitrust lawsuit that claims the software giant tricked a competitor into huge losses and soared onto the market with Windows 95.

Microsoft Microsoft asks judge to dismiss Utah antitrust case

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Nov 18, 2011 at 5:56 PM PST

Microsoft Corp. asked a judge Friday to dismiss a billion-dollar antitrust lawsuit filed by Utah's Novell Inc., which blames the software giant for gutting the market lead once enjoyed by the WordPerfect writing program.

Microsoft CEO Ballmer leads Microsoft shareholders meeting

By Associated Press Published: Nov 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM PST

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer predicted growing market share, revenue and profit for the company's products and services at the annual shareholders meeting Tuesday in Bellevue.

Microsoft Reaction mixed as Microsoft launches new Windows phone (Video)

By Luke Duecy Published: Nov 7, 2011 at 3:39 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 7, 2011 at 7:34 PM PST

Microsoft launched the newest version of its Windows phone on Monday, making the smartphone available in stores for the first time. But there could be a slight problem with consumer perception of the product.

Local & Regional Microsoft's Gates urges G20 to aid poor nations

By ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press Published: Nov 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM PST

New recession or no, rich countries need to keep helping poorer nations. And countries that have pulled themselves out of poverty - like China and Brazil - should do more to help, too, according to Microsoft founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates.

Microsoft Microsoft named best place to work in the world (Video)

By Bryan Johnson Published: Nov 1, 2011 at 6:22 PM PST

The best place to work is in King County. Or Norway. Or Canada. All you have to do is look for the sign that says "Microsoft."

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