"Millions of dollars move, " said Annmarie Levins, a Microsoft lawyer leading prosecution of some of the worst cases.

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"When you lose your market share, you pretty much can't get it back from your competitors, " said AnnMarie McIntyre, director of trade regulations for AeA, formerly the American Electronics Association.

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The dangers of excessive alcohol consumption are well known, but cautionary tales are worth retelling: Annmarie Woods recalls a holiday gathering a few years ago for her sales team at a leading financial services firm.

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