Protecting Privacy in DNA Sequencing
President’s Bioethics Commission recommends self-regulation and government oversight.
Better Informing the Net Neutrality Debate
Penn Law Professor argues for “network diversity” rather than “network neutrality.”
Smartphone Patent Wars: The Role for Import Bans
Congress holds hearings on the role of import bans in licensing of standard essential patents.
FCC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule for Public Safety Do-Not-Call List
The FCC seeks input on how to manage and enforce a Do-Not-Call Registry for emergency service lines.
New Tool Promises to Make Federal Regulations Easier to Find
Partnership attempts to simplify searching for regulations.
Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis
Witnesses urge Congress to act or face a helium shortage.
The Value of Increasing Unlicensed Spectrum
Increasing unlicensed spectrum could increase social welfare.
Coalition Calls for Increased Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Advocacy groups say current regulation of synthetic biology offers inadequate public protection.
Patents, Patients, and Profits: Winners and Losers in Drug Patent Challenges
Challenges to branded drugs from generic firms have benefits and costs.
Supreme Court and PTO Produce New Rules on “Laws of Nature” Patents
After the Mayo decision, Patent and Trademark Office issues guiding memorandum.
Feds Claim Unlawful “Conspiracy” Inflated Prices of E-books
Antitrust lawsuit alleges Apple and five publishers conspired to eliminate competition.