Tech-related bills pile up in Congress; pending bills cover click-wrap licenses, unsolicited e-mail, Web material 'harmful to minors,' online gambling and privacy
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The 105th US Congress has more technology-related legislation pending than any previous Congress. The most important technology-related legislation which Pres Clinton signed in 1997 was the No Electronic Theft Act, which amends the Copyright Act in ways helpful to the computer industry. HR 3048 is designed to make sure a fair use and first-sale doctrine continues applying fully in computer networks. Other bills are designed to protect children from inappropriate adult content, and some address privacy, as well as Internet gambling.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Minors seeking abortions find no court resistance: judges approve 100 percent of petitions sought by teenagers
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Judges have approved nearly 100% of all petitions for abortion by teenagers in Pennsylvania since that state instituted a parental consent law in March, 1994. The percentage is similar in Massachusetts. Most often, the judges allow for a bypass of the parental consent laws on the grounds that the teenager is mature enough to handle the decision. Most of the teenagers that seek judicial, rather than parental, approval are white middle- and upper-income girls aged 16-17.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Marketing is major league in the minors; savvy franchises score revenue windfall as their products become big hits nationwide, but they need to protect IP rights in logos
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The potential for sports merchandise sales has grown enormously for minor league franchises. By licensing their logos and names, minor league teams can increase their income and recognition from the sale of merchandise. Many franchises, however, have not realized the importance of protecting their logos and names with copyrights or trademarks and should consult intellectual property specialists.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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