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Law firms that advise on mergers once had to worry about a rogue employee trading on deal tips. Now, they have to worry about hackers doing the same.

"3 Chinese Men Made Millions by Hacking Merger Lawyers, U.S. Says" is from the December 27, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Mars agreed to buy VCA, a company that owns about 800 animal hospitals, a lab business and dog day care franchises that operate under the name Camp Bow Wow. VCA will be part of Mars Petcare but will operate as a “distinct and separate business unit,” the companies said in a statement on Monday.

"Mars, Best Known for Its Candy, Bets Billions on Pets" is from the January 09, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

All kinds of companies, including century-old industrial stalwarts like General Motors and General Electric, are among the corporate giants acquiring tech startups of late.

"Tech Startups Gain Broad Appeal in ’16" is from the January 02, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he planned to nominate Jay Clayton, a partner with the prominent New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, the latest appointment with strong ties to Wall Street.

""Trump Nominates Wall Street Lawyer to Head SEC" is from the January 04, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Frontier Airlines — known for offering scant legroom and low prices for rides on planes that have wild animals painted on the tails — is preparing an initial public offering, people with knowledge of the deal said.

"Frontier Airlines Is Said to Hire Banks to Plan Stock Debut" is from the January 05, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Leslie Picker and narrated by Corey M. Snow.