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macbeach: "Sotheby's says Minor told its employees that he couldn't pay because he didn't have the cash," You mean that works?! Seems so obvious. Does Sotheby's... more »
rexworld: I enjoy a bit of the schadenfreude as much as anyone, but why this constant fascination with the follies and foibles of Halsey Minor? more »
RonnSicTorossian: Well, the history of Fox aside, this post seems to be more smoke than fire. FYI, the Times covered the same story here: [bits.blogs.nytimes.com] Adora... more »
FarfallaJellyfish: Owen, you said that studies have show that CEO pay is the best predictor of a startups success. Based on the link you provide, it looks like it's not... more »
backseat_driver10023: In an asset sale, the buyer can cherry pick the assets and liabilities they want to buy. But the new owners can't take advantage of net loss carry for... more »
hminor: Owen I invested $6 mm of my own money against an idea I had and found others who shared to start a company. I still love the idea but I am not immune ... more »
TroisFilles: Surely Halsey Minor is a constellation and not name? more »
InebriatedConfucius: Boring. more »

#therich

Mouthy Internet Mogul Halsey Minor Might Be Broke
A decade ago, Fortune pegged CNET founder Halsey Minor's net worth at $354 million. Today he's fending off lawsuits seeking $60 million. Has he run out of money? More »
#meltdowns

CEO's $500,000 Salary Burns Startup Into Fire Sale
8020 Media hoped to revolutionize the magazine business. Instead, it has circled down the drain, ending up in the hands of shadowy investors after a new CEO with a Condé Nast résumé looted the startup. More »
#startups

Why Halsey Minor Can't Have Nice Things
Dotcom mogul Halsey Minor, the CNET founder, has spent freely on real estate, artwork, and startups. He's having trouble keeping them all. The latest bauble to run aground: San Francisco magazine publisher 8020 Media. More »

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