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The Whole Is Not Always Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: A Call For Stricter Regulation Of Post-Mortem Human Tissue, Megan A. Scanlon
The Whole Is Not Always Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: A Call For Stricter Regulation Of Post-Mortem Human Tissue, Megan A. Scanlon
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
This article examines the regulatory system surrounding the post-mortem human tissue industry. The author begins by describing many valuable applications of human tissue donations and then how persons misuse and abuse such privileges. The author goes on to explain current regulatory systems and agencies which oversee the regulation, concluding the laws need reform of several issues.
Sustainable Living: Theme Of The Future Or A One-Hit Wonder, Michelle Hershman
Sustainable Living: Theme Of The Future Or A One-Hit Wonder, Michelle Hershman
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Is environmental consciousness in the United States just a popular trend or the beginning of permanent changes? In light of the American government's refusal to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, this comment examines social, corporate and regulatory pressures on environmental policy in the United States. The author concludes by arguing for the implementation of environmentally conscious policies and programs at private and public levels.
Taxing The Disabled: The Irs, The Insurance Industry, And The Disability Waiver Of Premium Rider, Andrew Strelka
Taxing The Disabled: The Irs, The Insurance Industry, And The Disability Waiver Of Premium Rider, Andrew Strelka
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
The disability waiver of premium rider is an optional addition to life insurance policies that waives subsequent annual premiums in the event the policyholder becomes disabled. Wong Wing Non v. Commissioner, the leading opinion on the taxation of the disability waiver, has been misconstrued to create scenarios where disabled policy holders are subjected to taxes they would not have otherwise incurred without the disability waiver. This comment argues for a different interpretation of Wong Wing Non and proposes legislation as an alternative challenge to current taxation policies.
Profitability Versus The Public Interest: Is International Patent Law Hindering Third World Countries Access To Hiv/Aids Medications, Karen Godnick
Profitability Versus The Public Interest: Is International Patent Law Hindering Third World Countries Access To Hiv/Aids Medications, Karen Godnick
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Strong patent protection limits access to HIV/AIDS drugs in developing countries where over five million people are in immediate need of these drugs. This comment summarizes the history of HIV/AIDS drugs and international patent law, how laws affect distribution of the drugs, and concludes by discussing public and private partnerships which could afford more access in developing countries.