LN Archive

Questions of Artistic Originality Multiply In Copyright Disputes

October 20, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – October 20, 2011 Artists of every medium use some form of inspiration to create their works. From musicians, artists, dancers, writers, and the cast of characters that help them throughout a piece’s evolution, an original piece of art finally emerges. But what happens when that art takes too much…

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Drug Shortages Prompt New Legislation and IT Companies Come Under Fire For Inflated Prices In Government Contracts – Podcast

October 19, 2011

SEO | Law Firm’s podcast discusses medication shortages and new legislation that could help the FDA rein in the problem and bring patients the drugs they desperately need. Also, concerns about IT companies inflating prices on government contracts are causing credibility issues and whistleblower lawsuits. [powerpress]

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Lawsuit Alleges Online Cookies Violate the Federal Wiretap Law

October 18, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – October 18, 2011 For those that rarely, if ever, log out of Facebook and go to other sites from their profile page, they may get to see what their friends are reading thanks to browser cookies. One wonders if this is creepy or convenient. And is this matter just…

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Supreme Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Strip Searches

October 12, 2011

By Kristen Friend, staff writer – October 12, 2011 The Supreme Court will hear a number of cases this term with potential ramifications for the nation’s criminal justice system. Today, the Court is holding a conference on one such case involving the legality of strip searches under the Fourth Amendment. States are divided on policy…

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American Executives Increase Pressure to Reform Legal Immigration Laws

October 11, 2011

By Chris Wilkerson, staff writer – October 11, 2011 American business leaders have been pressing for legal immigration reform in the United States for years, but as the economy continues to struggle, the drumbeat is getting louder for policy change. The language of the those pushing for legal immigration reform has reached the same pitch…

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The Politics of Beer and the Promise of Epidermal Electronics – Podcast

October 7, 2011

SEO | Law Firm’s podcast discusses the politics of beer and how it still remains a debated topic and susceptible to government woes. Also, the promise of epidermal electronics is reviewed for its potential to help patients, physicians, and lessen medical malpractice mishaps. [powerpress]

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The New Expert Witness: Wearable Police Cameras

October 5, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – October 5, 2011 Thousands of police departments nationwide are using wearable cameras and relying less on mounted vehicle cams. Police do much of their work outside the squad car, and with better technology readily available, it is only a matter of time before the various styles are used by…

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Brain Trauma Silently Stalks and Kills Hockey Stars

October 3, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – October 3, 2011 It has been a very bad year for the National Hockey League. Three of its top enforcers died within three months of one another as a result of committing suicide and accidental overdose. Besides playing hockey, these young players all dealt with repeated, hard hits to…

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Drug Shortages Prompt Legislation to Help FDA Confront Problem

September 28, 2011

By Krystina Steffen, staff writer – September 28, 2011 Medicines that are critical to fighting cancer as well as anesthetics, electrolytes for intravenous drips, and emergency drugs are facing severe shortages in the U.S. The American Hospital Association surveyed 820 hospitals this summer and found that at least half experienced shortages with more than 20…

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Credibility Concerns Raised in IT Industry Settlements

September 21, 2011

By Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – September 21, 2011 Out of court settlements are supposedly not admissions of guilt. But what is a company hiding when they pay to make a lawsuit vanish? An interesting whistleblower lawsuit between the Justice Department in Arkansas and New York based Accenture LLP examined whether the company ripped off…

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