Judge Recuses Himself in Unocal CaseOfficial learns he had a "financial interest" in patent infringement suit. Circle K Promotes Holiday ShoppingChain expands offering of prepaid communications products for last-minute shoppers. The Year in Review Mergers and acquisitions were, once again, the most influential industry trend. ExxonMobil Settles Case Oil company pays more than $11 million to Justice Department to settle hazardous waste suit. Texas Jobbers Fume Over Prices Petroleum association accuses major oil of anticompetitive practices. Phillips-Conoco Merger Likely to Spark Further Industry Consolidation Remaining mid-tier majors must pump up to compete with nation's new larger retailers, new report claims. Service Stations Struggling Hypermarketers putting pressure on small operators and independent owners. Conoco-Phillips Deal to Face Scrutiny FTC likely to require sell-offs in order to approve merger. Scotchman Acquires Young's Food Stores Chain expands to 120 units; no rebranding expected. Exxon Gets Favorable Ruling U.S. court says $5 billion Valdez award is too excessive. First Previous 86 87 88 89 90 Next Last