ACUS Committee Discusses Online Access to Rulemaking
Committee investigates how to improve public access via the Internet.
FTC Holds Workshop on Preventing Patent Hold-Ups
Workshop participants considered mandating disclosure and restricting license terms.
White House Offers Guidance on Nanotechnology Policy
EPA, FDA respond with calls for public comments.
ACUS Adopts Recommendations on Shift to E-Rulemaking
Federal “good government” agency addresses the regulatory process in the digital age.
Federal Register Will No Longer Be Printed, Obama Says
The federal government’s daily publication will appear online only.
House Passes Resolution Disapproving of Net Neutrality Rules
Democrats and Republicans disagree about FCC’s role in Internet access.
Federal Judge Rejects Amended Google Books Settlement
Judge finds that settlement would unduly increase Google’s market power.
CPSC Launches Consumer-Driven Online Database for Unsafe Products
New product safety initiative receives mixed reviews.
DOJ Approves the Google-ITA Merger but More Antitrust Scrutiny May Be Waiting in the Wings
The FTC may investigate Google’s practices after the company settles with the DOJ.
Federal Research Center’s New Venture Into Drug Discovery
New National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences works with pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs.
Senate Committee Hearing on the “Digital Divide”
Hearing addresses improving native communities’ access to telephone and digital services.
Patent Reform Bill Passes Senate, Taken Up By House
Most substantial reforms in half century proposed for the U.S. patent system.