By: Aaron Futch & Christine Soares E911 technology allows for the location of a cellular phone to be determined by the wireless service provider within several hundred feet. As a consequence, privacy groups have been extremely resistant to the implementation of E911. In the wake of the September 11 tragedies, however, the balance between privacy concerns and national security seems to have changed for many American citizens. This iBrief will explore the nature of the E911 technology, the FCC implementation requirements, the concerns of privacy groups regarding its implementation, and how the environment surrounding E911 has changed since September 11. Download Full Article (PDF) Cite: 2001 Duke L. & Tech. Rev. 0038
Month: October 2001
Egregious Error or Admirable Advance: The Memorandum of Understanding That Enables Federally Funded Basic Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
By: Amy Ligler Nothing contained herein shall be considered to be the grant of a commercial license or right under the Wisconsin Patent Rights or to Wisconsin Materials. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed to be a waiver of WiCell’s patent rights under the Wisconsin Patent Rights or WiCell’s property rights in Wisconsin Materials. Download Full Article (PDF) Cite: 2001 Duke L. & Tech. Rev. 0037
Liberty for Security
By: Morgan Streetman On 11 September 2001, we collectively endured the worst tragedy to touch American soil since the Civil War. In the wake of this horrible event, a national hysteria erupted. People are anxious to restore the lost security; but at what cost? Many Americans seem not to care about the costs, and national polls show that now, more than ever, Americans are willing to trade their precious civil liberties in an attempt to restore security. As the ACLU has stated these are difficult days. Not only are they difficult, they will define the future of America. This iBrief explores the reactions of the American government to this tragedy and the effect these reactions will have on the freedom of all Americans. Download Full Article (PDF) Cite: 2001 Duke L. & Tech. Rev. 0036
A Victory for the Student Researcher: Chou v. University of Chicago
By: Kyle Grimshaw For years, graduate and other student researchers at universities have alleged that the hierarchical system in academic research allows supervising PhDs to steal and patent inventions that were rightfully discovered by students. In July 2001, the Federal Circuit finally addressed these concerns by interpreting the law in a way that strictly protects the rights of student researchers. This article examines this long-overdue change in the law and discusses its potential implications. Download Full Article (PDF) Cite: 2001 Duke L. & Tech. Rev. 0035