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UPSTO Notice: Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP), Eighth Edition, August 2001, Latest Revision May 2004 Consolidated Laws (84 pages, PDF)- the latest published version of the patent laws (Appendix L of the MPEP or Consolidated Patent Laws, whichever is more current). Consolidated Rules (328 pages, PDF)- the latest published version of the patent rules …
From the press release: “U.S. businesses are throwing away billions of dollars in lost time due to ineffective and deficient research tools, according to a new study released today by FIND/SVP, a leading provider of business research, advisory, and consulting services. In fact, 84 percent of respondents feel that Web searches take longer than they …
Today’s markup of H.R. 2929, the Safeguard Against Privacy Invasions Act (SPI), by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, produced an amendment, along with unanimous committee approval.
The text of the 400 page report, authored by the Senate Intelligence Committee, has been redacted by as much as 40%. Related reference, New bill would allow Pentagon to gather intelligence on US residents without their knowledge. See also the Privacy Act of 1974.
This article details the procedures related to mandatory e-filing for the United States District Court, Massachusetts, effective October 1. For reference, see the PACER Service Center.
Freedom of Information Act Guide, May 2004: “The “Justice Department Guide to the Freedom of Information Act” is an overview discussion of the FOIA’s exemptions, its law enforcement record exclusions, and its most important procedural aspects. Prepared by the attorney and law clerk staff of the Office of Information and Privacy, it is updated and …
U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, hearing June 17, Title: Buyer Beware: The Danger of Purchasing Pharmaceuticals Over The Internet. Links to Member Statements and Witness Testimony Also presented today at the hearing, the following GAO report: Internet Pharmacies: Some Poses Safety Risks for Consumers and Are Unreliable in Their Business …
From the 9/11 Commission hearing today, the following documents are now available: Staff Statement No. 17, Improvising a Homeland Defense (29 pages, PDF) Witness Statements from today’s hearing on “National Crisis Management.”
Rss Readers is a wiki on RSS services, tools and technology. It is an expansive, informative guide with current updates. [via Darlene Fichter]
Judge Scolds U.S. Officials Over Barring Jet Travelers: From the order of June 15 by U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer (a copy of which has been provided by The Volokh Conspiracy), “In this Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) action plaintiffs seek records regarding “no fly” and other transportation watch lists, as well as …
“Secretary of State Kevin Shelley Unveils Historic Paper Audit Trail Standards for E-Voting Machines – First-in-the-Nation Standards Establish Benchmark for Development, Testing of Paper Backups,” June 15, 2004 [Link]. State of California Standards For Accessible Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail Systems In Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting Systems.
Today the Commission released Staff Statement No. 15, Overview of the Enemy, (12 pages, PDF): From page five of the report: “We have no credible evidence that Iraq and al Qaeda cooperated on attacks against the United States.” Also released was Staff Statement No. 16, Outline of the 9/11 Plot. Links to Statements presented at …
