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Monthly Archives: June 2004
Senator Calls for Non Partisan Review of 9/11 Report To Ensure Expedited Public Release
In a June 18 letter to White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) made the following request concerning the 9/11 Commission report to be released in July: “The White House should take all reasonable steps to guarantee that there will be no appearance of impropriety should any section of the report… Continue Reading
Conference Focuses on Future of Internet and Privacy Issues
Mapping the New Internet: “Expert says it will take a new attitude to squash spam, wire your washer, and identify the next IM. IAPP TRUSTe Symposium: Privacy Futures Continue Reading
Leveraging Blogs for Marketing and User Services in Special Libraries
From Darlene Fichter, links to her June 17, 2004 presentation, Weblogs – Opportunities for Special Libraries: PowerPoint Resources and Biblography Continue Reading
W-2’s Must Be Filed Electronically in 2006
From the June 16, 2004 Federal Register notice: “The Social Security Administration will eliminate magnetic tapes and cartridges beginning with tax year (TY) 2005 W-2 reports (due to SSA in calendar year 2006)…wage reports shall be filed electronically by employers or third-party preparers using the Social Security Administration’s Business Services Online (BSO).” For reference, see… Continue Reading
Latest Revisions to Patent Laws Available Online
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… Continue Reading
Ineffective Web Searching Racks Up Costs in Lost Time and Effort
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… Continue Reading
Anti-Spyware Bill Receives House Cmte. Endorsement
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. Continue Reading
Large Portion of Senate Cmte. Report Critical of CIA Is Classified
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. Continue Reading
E-Filing Commences in Massachusetts District Court October 1
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. Continue Reading
DOJ Releases New Freedom of Information Guide
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… Continue Reading
Senate Hearing Focuses on Internet Pharmacies
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… Continue Reading
