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Newly Released CRS Reports of Note

By Mike Bushbaum

Federal Torts Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act is the Statute by which the United States authorized tort suits to be brought against itself. This report examines among other things, the application of the Feres doctrine to suits for injuries caused by medical malpractice in the military, the prohibition of suits by victims of atomic testing, Supreme Court cases interpreting the discretionary function exception, the extent to which federal employees may be held liable for torts they commit in the scope of their employment, and the government contractor defense to products liability design defect suits.

Obstruction of Justice: an Overview of Some of the Federal Statutes that Prohibit Interference with Judicial, Executive, or Legislative Activities
Obstruction of Congress: a Brief Overview of Federal Law Relating to Interference with Congressional Activities
These two reports examine federal statutes that deal with obstruction of justice. The first report looks at the entire federal statutory scheme, the second, excerpted from the first, looks just at interference with Congressional activities.

Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade.
This report provides background on intellectual property rights (IPR) and discusses the role of U.S. international trade policy in enhancing IPR protection and enforcement abroad.

Venezuela: Political Conditions and U.S. Policy.
Issued before the most recent elections that took place in early December, this report looks at the background of the current political situation, human rights concerns and U.S. policy considerations toward the current Venezuelan government.

Full post as published by V.U.Lawcity - The Valpo Law Blawg on January 09, 2008 (boomark / email).