Web-based technology is not just for insiders; knowledge bases developed for law firm intranets are readily adapted as valuable extranets

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Law firms' focus should be the use if Internet technologies for the creation of legal practice systems to facilitate client communications. The Internet can be described as a system of interconnections and is the answer to developing technology systems addressing client needs.People with little technological experience can use Internet tools and the Internet's universal access is an even greater benefit than its wealth of features. Interactive technologies have inspired the migration of Web-based functionality to Intranets, something which meets attorneys' specific needs.

Usage, Intranets

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Corporate insiders given a 'break' under new rule; Rule 10b5-1 has an 'awareness' test and offers some flexibility and certainty for trading

Article Abstract:

SEC Rule 10b5-1 is discussed, which took effect topwards the end of 2000 and permits corporate insiders to avoid violating Rule 10b-5 while engaging in certtain prearranged securities transactions.The rule's affirmative defenses are available to a corporation purchasing its own stock.

Insider trading in securities, Insider trading (Securities)

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New rule covers therapies based on cells, tissues; FDA increases its oversight of such therapeutic products by expanding what is covered

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The FDA regulation regarding the registration and listing of facilities producing human cells and tissues or products containing them (the HCT/P regulation) used in gene therapy is discussed

Gene therapy

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