Duke President Issues Apology Over Scandal Sep 30, 2007
Brodhead spoke at a school-sponsored forum on legal and ethical issues. He received a standing ovation following his speech. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tell me about your motherboard Sep 3, 2007
Other hurdles include legal and ethical issues such as insurance, jurisdiction, professional registration, privacy, confidentiality, record keeping, risk management and accountability. Helplines Australia provides advice, consultancy, advocacy and training to helpline services, whether phone- or net-based. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
A welcome dose of character, integrity at Hall inductions Aug 4, 2007
Michael Vick, NBA ref Tim Donaghy, and Barry Bonds record home run quest have all brought legal and ethical issues to the sports pages. With Gwynn and Ripken, it was pure baseball. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
N.J. Firm May Face Sanctions for Inquiry About Adversary's Finances Jul 6, 2007
Many firms are creating such positions so a single partner can advise on legal and ethical issues that affect the business and reputation of the firm. Ackerman had said at the June 28 hearing that he was interested in whether Kennedy Funding was involved in the inquiry to Trautmann's bank. (Law.com)
Barouski: Blood Minerals Congo Jun 3, 2007
Since Lueshe is in rebel-controlled territory, and the Lueshe mine is officially closed, any potential buyer of the pyrochlore would have serious legal and ethical issues to answer for if they actually bought it. Therefore, if Rwanda is exporting it, serious concerns should be raised because Rwanda does not have an internal source of pyrochlore. (Zmag.org)
A grim vision of the future Apr 9, 2007
The use of unmanned weapons platforms would enable the "application of lethal force without human intervention, raising consequential legal and ethical issues". The "explicit use" of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons and devices delivered by unmanned vehicles or missiles. (Guardian Unlimited)
UCI promises to get tough on doping with new program Mar 9, 2007
To get around any legal and ethical issues, riders must sign an agreement to say they will provide a DNA sample if required to do so. This would normally only apply in major criminal cases such as "Operation Puerto," the Spanish blood-doping investigation which led to Jan Ullrich, Ivan Basso and other riders being kept out of last year's Tour de France. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Vista keygen script - a hoax, but not impossible Mar 6, 2007
For a combination of moral, legal and ethical issues, I didn't try activating the installation using the key that I believe was generated by this script (and it should be noted that the script doesn t go off to try to activate it on its own so the rumors that this hammered the activation servers are misguided). My guess is that it wouldn't have worked because getting past Windows local validation checks would be a lot less stringent than getting past Microsoft's activation servers. (ZDNet)
Legal and ethical issues in biomedicine Feb 27, 2007
Feb. 26, 2007 08:05 PM. Arizona State University will conduct a seminar this week on legal issues related to biotechnology. (AZCentral -- Business)
State switching to electronic med records Jan 29, 2007
Meanwhile, a group of hospital administrators, doctors, insurers, pharmacists, and other business people, are undertaking the job of establishing software standards and address privacy, liability and other legal and ethical issues. This nonprofit group, eHealth, will create a medical information exchange and select an information service provider to operate the exchange. (New Haven Register, CT)
UK chimeric stem cell research in the balance Jan 14, 2007
After weighing up the scientific, legal and ethical issues presented to Wednesday's meeting, the authority decided that there needs to be a full and proper public debate and consultation as to whether, in principle, licences for these sorts of research could be granted. . (DrugResearcher.com)
Hybrid embryo research is legal, regulator says Jan 14, 2007
"After weighing up the scientific, legal and ethical issues presented to Wednesday's meeting, the authority decided that there needs to be a full and proper public debate and consultation as to whether, in principle, licences for these sorts of research could be granted," an HFEA statement said. "From the evidence considered so far, this issue is far from black and white. There is not clear agreement within the scientific community about the need for and benefits of this science. "The authority... (EducationGuardian.co.uk)
Britain to debate human/animal embryo research Jan 14, 2007
"After weighing up the scientific, legal and ethical issues presented to Wednesday's meeting, the authority decided that there needs to be a full and proper public debate and consultation as to whether, in principle, licences for these sorts of research could be granted," Angela McNab, the chief executive of the HFEA said in a statement. Scientists from Kings College London and the North East England Stem Cell Institute (NESCI) in Newcastle have submitted applications to create hybrid embryos to... (Scotsman)
Oral history will be topic Jan 12, 2007
The workshop will cover a variety of topics, including interviewing techniques, archiving and preservation, and legal and ethical issues. The snow date for the workshop is Jan. 27. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Fertility watchdog delays ruling on animal-human embryo research Jan 12, 2007
After weighing up the scientific, legal and ethical issues. the authority decided that there needs to be a full and proper public debate and consultation. (Times Online)
Business training:... Dec 10, 2006
As part of their project, the students prepared a business plan, studied budgeting, marketing, legal and ethical issues, helping them on the entrepreneur pathway. It's a shame that this kind of experience is a one-off in this country. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
UI aiding in 'Africanizing' the Internet Oct 24, 2006
In a presentation Monday, Eko, who teaches Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Communication, as well as graduate-level seminars, said the subpar Internet access in Africa stems from many different problems. Some are complicated, such as the continent's lack of technological and economic infrastructure. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Finch gets her kicks as EMT in training Oct 16, 2006
What Danielle needs to master is a varying list, everything from cardiopulmonary resuscitation to patient assessment to knowing the medical, legal and ethical issues she could face in the field, especially in light of recent patient privacy laws. My parents will come and sometimes they will talk about what happened, but it s all about patient privacy, Danielle said. (Scranton Times, PA)
NHS should not encourage commercial blood banking Oct 14, 2006
Public release date: 13-Oct-2006. Contact: Emma Dickinson. (EurekAlert!)
Warning Over Umbilical Cord Blood Storage Oct 13, 2006
Friday, 13th October 2006, 07:22. Hospital maternity units should not encourage parents to pay to have their baby's umbilical cord blood stored, a senior doctor has warned. (Life Style Extra)
Documents detail HP spy squad Oct 5, 2006
Also on Tuesday night, a panel of Stanford law professors tackled the legal and ethical issues surrounding the HP scandal. Robert Weisberg, an expert on criminal justice, said it is unclear what laws would apply in any attempt to prosecute the HP spying scandal, although federal agencies may be able to use laws against wire and mail fraud. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Forward-thinking IT professionals go back to school Sep 27, 2006
After six years working in IT, he believes the business, legal and ethical issues course offered through the society will help him to lift his game ... There are three core subjects: business, legal and ethical issues; technology trends; and business strategy and IT. Two electives - project management or managing technology and operations - are also available. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Researchers chase goal of non-hijackable plane Aug 11, 2006
Given its complexity, the SAFEE project raises legal and ethical issues which are themselves a key part of the research. They include whether people will find it acceptable to be minutely observed by sensors throughout their flight, recording everything from their conversations to their toilet visits. (Scientific American)
Preparing for the worst Jul 8, 2006
Dr. Michael Gardam, director of infection control at the University Health Network in Toronto, worries about the legal and ethical issues around who will get treated in a pandemic, when hospitals are already operating a near capacity. "Right now everybody has access to an intensive care unit bed and that's not working all that well," he says. (Toronto Star -- Canada)
Langberg: Cell phones about to become location tracking devices Jun 13, 2006
The legal and ethical issues raised by location tracking will be part of the agenda Tuesday and Wednesday at the Where 2. 0 conference, expected to draw a crowd of about 500 to the San Jose Fairmont Hotel. (San Jose Mercury News -- Business)
Fact Sheet: Brett M. Kavanaugh: Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit May 9, 2006
For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryMay 8, 2006. Throughout His Career, Brett M. Kavanaugh Has Demonstrated Legal Excellence And The Fair-Minded Temperament To Serve As A Federal Appellate Judge. (White House News Releases)
Setting the Record Straight: The ABA Finds Brett Kavanaugh Is "Indeed Qualified to Serve on the Federal Bench" May 9, 2006
For Immediate ReleaseMay 8, 2006. "In 42 votes cast in the three ABA reviews, all 42 found Mr. Kavanaugh to be well qualified or qualified to serve on the DC Circuit. The ABA itself says that even the lowest of the three ratings is, in its words, 'a very high standard.'". (White House News Releases)
Computer Science Looks for a Remake May 2, 2006
Kids need to be grappling with information management issues, like the challenges of securely managing medical records and the legal and ethical issues that arise if we put monitoring systems in homes to keep an eye on the elderly, or in cars to provide emergency services. Bernard Chazelle says CS lacks a "great popularizer" such as Stephen Hawking in physics. (ComputerWorld)
Stem cell research moving forward, panelists say Apr 19, 2006
Government restrictions on funding stem cell research hasn't held back science yet, but could in the future, a panelist said at a discussion of legal and ethical issues surrounding such research Tuesday. Two panelists, Dr. Nabil Dib, director of the cardiovascular research at Arizona Heart Institute, and Dr. Michael Caplan, an assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering, spoke before an audience of 30 people at the event, which was hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Society. (Web Devil, AZ)
Second AMIA 10X10 Program Partner - University of Alabama at Birmingham Apr 12, 2006
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics The course is offered in two parts: a 12-week Web-based component followed by an intensive in-person session held in conjunction with the AMIA 2006 Annual Symposium. The Web-based portion is provided through readings, lectures, interactive discussions, and self-assessment tests. (PR Newswire)
Harvard Law group hits Ropes & Gray Mar 15, 2006
Ropes's work for Catholic Charities spurred lengthy discussions among Lambda members about complicated legal and ethical issues, since many students support gay adoption but realize lawyers must represent their clients regardless of whether they share their beliefs. Many students felt conflicted because Ropes has done pro bono work for Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders and filed a friend of the court brief in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the case that legalized same-sex... (Boston Globe)
Inqlings | Law prof's book inspires TV pilot Feb 23, 2006
Roosevelt, 34 and a great-great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt, describes the plot: "Young associates struggling with legal and ethical issues in a high-powered D.C. law firm." The pilot will be one of many projects offered this summer to networks. Roosevelt will go back to the grindstone with his next work, a book aimed at nonlawyers, about the debate over judicial activism. (Philly.com -- Entertainment)
Dogs May Be Able to Smell Cancer Jan 13, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006 By Miranda Hitti. Cancer may carry a scent that dogs can smell, a California study shows. (Fox News -- Headlines)
Dogs Excel In Cancer-Sniff Study Jan 13, 2006
Learn about the most common cancers, who gets them and how they are treated. Pooches primp, prance and win prizes at the Westminster dog show. (CBS News)
