LA Observed contributor John Schwada will be interviewing Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig, the author of "Republic Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress--and a Plan to Stop It," for the Live Talks Business Forum.

It's kind of a stealthy drawdown.

Wonder if those Wall Street protesters are being clued in - they might be surprised.

Existing L.A. businesses that have been burdened by the ill-conceived gross receipts tax will continue to be burdened.

Refinancing will be made a bit easier for homeowners who have stayed current on their mortgage payments, but that still...

Europe still dithering on debt, feds land big fish in insider trading case, car washers unionize, and medical marijuana oversight proposed.

Just what we need: Fewer tax revenue opportunities for the city.

More discouraging news from Europe as governments and banks remain split on how to deal with the debt crisis -...

Reform does not have a magical and painless solution.

Well, that's what I think he says (precision is not exactly this guy's strong suit). In an interview with CNBC's...

Netflix stock plummets, L.A. home prices fall, MLB says McCourt "looted" $189 million, and more passengers at LAX.

More than one-third's of the votes were in opposition to the reelection of Rupert's son to the board.

A lightening rod of a company that goofed badly by raising prices and trying to spin off its DVD operations.

The fire sale is on at Chavez Ravine.

Mayor is stretching the truth a tad with opening of Chinese electric car maker.

The casino mogul is not a fan, to put it mildly.

Just another month or so before LinkedIn employees can begin selling the stock that they had acquired as part of...

Robotics, computerized inventory control, voice recognition and online commerce are contributing.

Obama presents new housing plan, FedEx expects record holiday, NBC still in the doldrums, and Mattel does deal for Thomas the Tank.