Intellectual Property Law

Gifts to Doctors Limited
On August 10, 2008, Gov. Patrick signed St.2008, c.305, which limits the gifts pharmaceutical companies can give to health care providers. According to the Boston Globe, the law bans "certain types of gifts such as sports tickets and free travel, and requires that pharmaceutical and medical device-making firms publicly disclose gifts worth more than $50...

Consumer groups urge "do not track" registry
According to Reuters, a number of consumer groups are lobbying the US Federal Trade Commission to estblish a "do not track" registry to prevent online advertisers from collecting information about consumers who opt out...

Lesbians Right to Insemination Shouldnt Trump Conscience, Doctors Say
CNSNews reports: Physician?s groups, religious rights attorneys, and pro-life groups say a California Supreme Court decision issued Monday takes away the right of doctors not to violate their own consciences ? and they vow to fight it...

Will the WorldCat Copyright Evidence Registry Work
OCLC launched the Copyright Evidence Registry six-month pilot program on July 1 to test the concept and functionality. Users can search the Copyright Evidence Registry to find information about a book, learn what others have said about its copyright status,...

Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards
"This Registry of USG Recommended Biometric Standards (Registry) supplements the NSTC Policy for Enabling the Development, Adoption and Use of...

The Climate Registry: How Your Organization Can Get Involved
On February 4, 2008, The Climate Registry gave a presentation at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to educate Colorado community members about the organization...

Sex Offender Lists
Registries by State and County

Disabilities Groups Settle with Caltrans for $1.1 Billion
Disabilities Groups Settle with Caltrans for $1.1 Billion

Health Plan Boycott
Connecticut chiropractic groups to pay $87,000 fine in civil suit.

Placebos Instead of Meds
Nearly Half of US Doctors Involved

Health Insurance
alleging health insurance companies have forced patients to pay more than they should when using doctors and hospitals outside their insurer's networks.

Drug Manufacturer Rebates
Caremark Corp. agrees to pay $38.5 million settlement after convincing doctors to switch drug brands.