In the News: Dish Network, Pinterest, Unilever and more

Dish Network runs into resistance for placing its ad about its ad-skipping DVR.

Pinterest valued at $1.5 billion.

Unilever tests interactive TV concept with NBCU.

Angry Birds footwear? Check.

Apple awarded U.S. patent for soft keyboard as Retina Display patent application for OSX revealed.

Boyd Gaming to buy Peninsula Gaming.

Bristol-Myers Squibb set to lose patent protection for Plavix.

Buca di Beppo has aggressive growth in sight, new CEO says.

CNN hits 15-year low with prime-time ratings.

Comcast's NBC Sports Network will break cable record for Olympics coverage.

Facebook confronts skepticism about its advertising in wake of GM pullout.

Ford begins taking orders for C-MAX Hybrid in challenge to the Toyota Prius.

Fox may be dealing with departure of Jennifer Lopez from American Idol as network is in virtual tie with CBS.

GE finds creative new way to color-code packaging of light bulbs.

Havana Club trademark dispute highlights US/Cuba stand-off.

JPMorgan Chase trading losses are rising, New York Times says, as debacle offers lesson in what not to do, CFO magazine says.

John Deere beefs up U.S. manufacturing investments on strength of global farm economy.

Sam's Club to launch online pet-care portal.

Samsung claims six new phone trademarks in the U.S.

Sears plans to spin off most of Canadian stake.

Skechers pays $40 million to settle toning claims.

Starbucks poised to grow Evolution Fresh concept, analyst says.

3M "untangles hairballs" in supply chain.

Walmart results demonstrate first-quarter strength but chain struggles to get smaller stores format right.

& "Fat Tax" debate heats up with new study.