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Forty-one of the fifty-one rules proposed by NHTSA and FDA Contain Federal Pre-Emption Language.  Limits on lawsuits have been proposed for drug labeling and packaging, along with rules ranging from mattress flammability standards to dietary sweeteners and roof-crush requirements in car rollovers. 

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State attorneys general concerned about a federal proposal to strengthen the roofs of motor vehicles, urged the government to abandon language that could prevent people from suing automakers. Questioning the legal grounds for the provision, they argued it would infringe on states' rights. 

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Discrimination based on genetics will soon be illegal for U.S. employers. President Bush recently signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act into law, which goes into effect next year. The new law also prohibits discrimination in health insurance based on genetic information. Here is a look at how employers will be affected.

 In other employment news, the economy is causing stress in the workplace. What can employers do? Click "Full Article" for ideas.
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  Technology

E-commerce is showing astonishing growth in Canada, adding potential for your company to gain new customers and grow revenue. Click "Full Article" to see how barriers are breaking down, as well as gain insight into new technologies.
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  Internet/New Media

As more communication takes place over the Internet, the use of electronic evidence — such as e-mails and instant messages — is also increasing in litigation. This raises legal questions, such as the appropriate way to collect and protect such information and how to treat it for discovery purposes. Courts must decide whether or not some of this electronically obtained evidence is admissible. Here’s one case that sheds some light on the issue of spyware.


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  Elder Law

Moving into an elder care facility is a major life change and can be traumatic. To help ease the transition, keep in mind there are federal and state laws to protect nursing home residents, such as the right to privacy and the right to keep personal belongings. Here’s a rundown of what residents are entitled to under the federal Nursing Home Reform Act.
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Lehman announces senior management changes
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Experts don't expect a cure-all in Fannie-Freddie bailout
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Bush hosts last T-ball game of his term
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How plan protects taxpayers
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Ad group opposes Yahoo-Google partnership
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