An Oklahoma judge decided Tuesday that doctors do not need to perform ultrasounds and offer women detailed information about the tests before performing abortions, striking down the strictest such law in the country. Oklahoma County District Judge Vicki L. Robertson ruled that the 2008 law, which included other abortion-related provisions, violated a state constitutional provision…
Category: Laws
Massachusetts revises ID theft regulations
In keeping with Governor Deval Patrick’s commitment to balancing consumer protection with the needs of small business owners, Massachusetts Undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Barbara Anthony today announced adjustments to Massachusetts’ identity theft regulations that maintain protections and also reinforce flexibility in compliance by small businesses. The updated regulations will…
Second class-action lawsuit against West Publishing
West Publishing Corp. has been hit with another class action lawsuit over its alleged sale of motor vehicle records for purposes prohibited by the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. The firm was hit with another similar class-action lawsuit earlier this month in Illinois. This second one is in federal court in Florida [pdf]. According to…
UK Gov to prosecute parents of file sharers
The UK’s Peter Mandelson says that parents and other internet account holders must pay for illegal downloads of copyright material. But, in a move typical of the Labour party’s pandering to vested interests and potentially large supporters, the rights will be enforced in favour of the film and music industries. Independent producers of other copyright…