Coalition Calls for Increased Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Advocacy groups say current regulation of synthetic biology offers inadequate public protection.
Supreme Court and PTO Produce New Rules on “Laws of Nature” Patents
After the Mayo decision, Patent and Trademark Office issues guiding memorandum.
Member of Congress Documents “Loophole” for Medical Device Approval
Advocacy groups join Rep. Markey in calling for reform of FDA review process.
Feds Claim Unlawful “Conspiracy” Inflated Prices of E-books
Antitrust lawsuit alleges Apple and five publishers conspired to eliminate competition.
WTO Creates Roadblock to Administration’s Anti-Smoking Initiative
U.S. prohibition of flavored cigarettes violates international trade agreement.
EPA to Regulate Carbon Emissions from New Power Plants
Proposed rule would impose the first greenhouse gas standards on new facilities.
USDA Guidance Calls for Greater Attention to Multilingual Services
USDA-funded organizations need to plan for individuals with limited English proficiency.
EPA Proposes More Oversight of Manufacture and Import of Chemicals
EPA plans to monitor five groups of chemicals to prevent harmful new uses.
DOJ Extends ADA Compliance Date for Pools and Spas
DOJ delays disability compliance date for public pools, spas.
House of Representatives Votes to Eliminate Medicare Cost-Saving Body
Republican majority favors killing the much maligned “death panel.”
Pennsylvania Utility Regulator Ponders the Future of Energy Efficiency
Commission seeks public comments as it prepares to extend efficiency programs.