- The Case for National DNA Identification Cards
By: Ben Quarmby
Foes of the United States have demonstrated their ability to strike at the heart of this country. Fear of renewed attacks and a desire for greater national security have now prompted ...
- Political E-Mail: Protected Speech or Unwelcome Spam?
By: Mark Sweet
Candidates for political office are using unsolicited bulk e-mails to reach the electorate. Commonly known as “political spam,” this campaign tactic is an inexpensive supplement to television, radio, and print ads. ...
- Mom & Pop v. Dot-Com: A Disparity in Taxation Based on How You Shop?
By: Jaime Klima
With the extension of the Internet Tax Freedom Act, concern has resurfaced over whether and when shoppers will be forced to pay state sales taxes on purchases made over the Internet. ...
- Patentable Subject [Anti]matter
By: Kristoffer Leftwich
The statements, “The laws of nature,” “the principles of nature,” “the fundamental truths,” etc., are not patentable, have been oft repeated but seldom understandingly used. They have led to misunderstanding and ...
- Defining a New Ethical Standard for Human in Vitro Embryos in the Context of Stem Cell Research
By: Sina A. Muscati
This iBrief discusses some of the social, ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of unimplanted, in vitro embryos in stem cell research. It proposes that a new ethical standard ...