Monthly Archives: February 2013

Australian Federal Court Upholds Human Gene Patent

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on February 28, 2013

A judge of the Federal Court of Australia held that naturally-occurring DNA and RNA sequences isolated from the human body may be patented under Australian law. Cancer Voices Australia v. Myriad Genetics Inc. [2013] FCA 65 (Austr. Fed. Ct. Feb. 15, … Continue reading →

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Montana House Passes Roadkill Dining Bill

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on February 22, 2013

On February 11, 2013, by a vote of 99 in favor and 1 against, the Montana House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow law enforcement officers in the state to issue permits authorizing the salvaging for human consumption … Continue reading →

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Illinois Bill Would Curb Anonymous Posting on Internet

by Shawn Sullivan Posted on February 21, 2013

A bill introduced in the Illinois state senate last week, styled the “Internet Posting Removal Act,” would require all web site administrators, upon request, to remove any posted comments posted by an anonymous poster unless he or she agrees to … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Australian Federal Court Upholds Human Gene Patent

Montana House Passes Roadkill Dining Bill

Illinois Bill Would Curb Anonymous Posting on Internet

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