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New York appeals court revives suit against H&R Block (BizJournals) A New York appeals court reinstated a lawsuit against H&R Block Inc. that alleges the company used fraudulent and deceptive business practices in marketing its Express IRA product. (HRB) New York & Company, Inc. Announces a Restructuring and Cost Reduction Program Aimed at Enhancing Profitability (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----New York & Company, Inc. [NYSE:NWY ], a specialty apparel chain with 600 retail stores, today announced the launch of a multi-year restructuring and cost reduction program that is expected to generate approximately $175 million in pre-tax savings over the next five years, of which approximately $30 million is expected to be realized in fiscal year 2009. NY court reinstates H&R Block lawsuit (AP via Yahoo! Finance) A New York appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by that state's attorney general against H&R Block Inc. over the company's marketing of its Express IRA product. Jankovic Signs With IMG (WTA Tour) NEW YORK, NY, USA - Global sports and entertainment company IMG has announced that Sony Ericsson WTA Tour world No.1 Jelena Jankovic has signed with them for exclusive and worldwide marketing and management representation, effective January 1, 2009. Jankovic, 23, will also join IMG Models, the world's No.1 international model management firm. Katz Media Group Launches National Marketing Unit to Exploit the Full Power, Reach of Multi-Platform Radio (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Katz Media Group today launched a national marketing unit that will create innovative, custom solutions for advertisers and their agencies that exploit the full power and reach of modern, multi-platform radio. Hearst threatens to close Post-Intelligencer paper (Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News) NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hearst Corp, one of the largest U.S. publishers, will try to sell the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and might shut down the Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper if it cannot find a buyer in 60 days. Business in the Burbs: Tropicana ad campaign launched (The Journal News) PepsiCo Inc. is looking to boost sales for one of its biggest brands through a new marketing and advertising campaign for its Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice. Andrew Farrant to Lead Marketing and Corporate Communications at Sequa Corporation (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----Sequa Corporation announced today that aerospace industry veteran Andrew Farrant has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communications for the diversified industrial manufacturer. Mark Your Calendars: Search Engine Strategies (SES) Returns to New York City (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) NEW YORK----If bringing more relevant traffic and qualified visitors to your company's web site is on your plate for 2009, listen up: Popular search marketing conference Search Engine Strategies New York is the place you want to be. General Mills reaffirms 2009 guidance (INO News) (AP:NEW YORK) General Mills Inc. reaffirmed its fiscal 2009 guidance on Friday, saying it was on track to meet sales and profit expectations even as costs are expected to be higher this year.
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