Carnival has stepped up efforts to rein in costs as it struggles with commodities costs and a sluggish global economy weighs on consumer confidence.

WSJ: Carnival Profit Slips

Energy tycoon Simon Rigby stepped forward after Preston Council voted to demolish the building because of the costs of running and refurbishing it.

BBC: Preston Bus Station: Decision due

In the Saint Paul case, landlords argue the city stepped up enforcement of its housing codes, beyond the standards for federally subsidized housing, and that raised costs and lowered the availability of low-income housing.

FORBES: Supreme Court Takes Case Where Landlords Claim Discrimination