Bush Signs Anti-Spam Bill
On Dec. 16, President George W. Bush signed the "can spam" legislation passed earlier in the month by Congress. The legislation provides for jail time and hefty fines for serious violators and calls for the creation of a "do not spam" registry.
FDA Web Site Provides Treasure Trove of Information
If you are seeking information about adequate warning labels, go to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Web site (<i>www.fda.gov</i>) and type in "adequate warning labels." Information will appear in milliseconds, covering everything from correspondence with manufacturers to FDA Public Health Advisories and sections from the Federal Register.
2003 Legal Services Spending Assessment
An annual survey of General Counsel
Massachusetts Issues Landmark Ruling
November 18, 2003: In a decision sure to affect other states, the Massachusetts Judicial Supreme Court has ruled that banning gay and lesbian marriages is unconstitutional.
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Index
A complete listing of all cases discussed in this issue.
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New Protected Activity ' Displaying the Flag
The realm of protected activity has been expanded by the New York Legislature to include the display of the American flag by an employee on that employee's person or in his/her workstation.
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John Gaal's Ethics Corner
Your ethics questions answered by the expert.
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Decisions of Interest
Recent rulings of interest to your practice.
UK Announces Labeling Guides
New guidelines for the design of drug labeling and packaging were announced March 3 by Britain's Health minister, Lord Philip Hunt.
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