Cases and Materials on American Federalism
Cases and Materials on American Federalism, Douglas G. Amber, J.D. Purdue University Calumet, [Last Revision Date: May 29, 2006].
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New York Times Reports Arizona A Hot Spot for ID Theft
According to the New York Times, Arizona’s rapid population growth combined with a “heavy traffic in methamphetamine” are signficant factors in the state’s ranking at the top of the list for ID theft complaints recorded by the FTC. Related news from AP, Beware the Numbers Hype About ID Theft – When It Comes to Identity …
New IRS Regs Make E-Filing Easier for Taxpayers
IRS Final and Temporary Regulations, Federal Register: May 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 103)][Rules and Regulations][Page 30591-30608]- Summary: “These regulations affect taxpayers that file Federal income tax returns. They simplify, clarify, or eliminate reporting burdens and also eliminate regulatory impediments to the electronic filing of certain statements that taxpayers are required to include on or …
EIA Country Analysis Brief: Ivory Coast
From the Energy Information Administration, Côte d’Ivoire Country Analysis Brief (05/30/2006): “For information on the energy situation in Côte dIvoire, please see our updated Country Analysis Brief (HTML or PDF). Also included are a map, graph, and links to other related web sites.”
Guide for Veterans Impacted By Latest ID Breach Incident
Follow-up to recent postings, Theft of Data on Over 25 Million Veterans Renews Calls for Greater Security and VA Launches Website and Call Center After Theft of Personal Data, from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: The VA’s Data Breach Tips for Veterans and Action You Can Take under Federal Law
European Court of Justice Strikes Down US Collection of Passenger Name Records
BBC: “The European Court of Justice has annulled an EU-US agreement requiring airlines to transfer passenger data to the US authorities.” Press release and information from the Court of Justice of the European Communities, May 30, 2006 (3 pages, PDF) Related postings on passenger data collection post 9/11
Hayden Bio Added to CIA Website Today
CIA website updated to reflect that General Michael V. Hayden, USAF succeeded Porter J. Goss as Director, Central Intelligence Agency.
Maryland Prohibits Use of Employee SSNs on Wage Payment Checks
The CCH Payroll Management Guide reports “Maryland employers, including the State, counties, and municipal corporations, may no longer print an employee’s Social Security number on wage payment checks.”
ABATechShow 60 Sites in 60 Minutes 2006
60 Sites in 60 Minutes 2006 [via Lawsites]
National Internet Safety Month
“In recognition of National Internet Safety Month (June 2006), National Criminal Justice Reference Service presents this compilation of Internet safety resources.”
Inventory of Clinical Research Networks
“This web site provides information in four topic areas regarding the Inventory and Evaluation of Clinical Research Networks (IECRN) project. The four primary objectives of the IECRN project are as follows: To develop an inventory and database of clinical research networks; To describe organizational and operational characteristics of a sample of networks in several key …
Industry Report: Product Liability Filings Remain High
Industry Report: Product Liability: A Trend Still Worth Watching (PDF, 4 pages)
