Holiday toy hunt snarled by limited stock and steady demand
New York AP reports parents struggle to find Fur Real Friends and Bratz toys as retailers limit holiday orders to avoid leftovers. Hasbro FurReal cat is nearly sold out nationwide at 34.99, with some items sold on eBay and other sites. Retailers race to restock while shoppers improvise, including MGA air freighting Bratz dolls to meet demand.
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Hill & Barlow to Disband as Real Estate Lawyers Depart
Boston based Hill & Barlow, founded 1895 and once pivotal in Sacco and Vanzetti cases, will dissolve within 60 to 90 days as its real estate group, about a third of its lawyers and revenue, leaves for better opportunities. The 130-attorney firm cites downturn and layoffs across Boston firms.
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