Regulations

US Supreme Court Blocks Patents on Human Genes

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:46:00 +0000

The verdict represented a compromise between the goals of the biotech industry, which wanted to preserve all its patents, and campaigners seeking unfettered access to genetic data for researchers and patients.

Senators Urge Obama to Block Alaska Mine They Say Threatens Fisheries

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:28:00 +0000

Pebble Mine owners Northern Dynasty and Anglo American say the project's operational investments would top $1.2 billion per year and expand US copper production by 20%.

Canada Accuses Nestle, Mars of Chocolate Price-Fixing

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:16:00 +0000

Nestle vows to 'vigorously defend' itself against the charges, which address chocolate sales from 2002 to 2006.

230 Members of Congress Urge Action on Japan's Currency Manipulation

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:11:00 +0000

'These Members have sent a clear message to President Obama that trading partners like Japan must open their markets and stop manipulating their currency if they hope to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership,' said Scott Paul, president of Alliance for American Manufacturing.

Justice Department Says Apple Led 'Deliberate' E-book Scheme

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:45:00 +0000

The conspiracy to fix prices cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in higher book fees, the government alleged as the antitrust trial against the tech firm began.

US Lifts Ban on Sales of Computers, Communications Equipment to Iranians

Thu, 30 May 2013 22:10:00 +0000

The State Department said such sales for personal use would allow Iranians to skirt the government's 'attempts to silence its people.'

International Trade Impacts of California's Green Chemistry Regulation

Thu, 30 May 2013 17:48:00 +0000

Ward L. Benshoof and Eric A. Shimp, Alston & Bird LLP

Could California's regulations result in the state enforcing its view of environmentally 'safe' products on manufacturers world-wide?

Until recently, the field of environmental law, in both the United States and internationally, has consisted mostly of a series of statutes and regulations focused on controlling releases of hazardous substances into the environment, and cleaning up earlier disposals of hazardous wastes.

US Fines Total $398 Million to Settle Bribery Charges

Wed, 29 May 2013 21:09:00 +0000

French oil company violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with actions in Iran.

Being 'Very Open for Business' Important to Dublin

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:42:00 +0000

A U.S. Senate committee has questioned the corporate tax rate Dublin negotiated with Apple.

Obama Takes New Shot at Unleashing Jobs Growth

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:51:00 +0000

Announces launch of competitions for three new Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and signs order to make government data more readily available