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The revised Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review, issued by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), provides updated and detailed guidance to federal agencies regarding the peer review of influential scientific information disseminated to the public. Unlike the prior guidelines, which merely encouraged peer review, this Bull
Presentation_on_Deemed_Export_Controls_-_Slides
The presentation authored by Robert Hardy addresses the concept of "deemed exports" and its implications for research universities in the context of U.S. export control regulations, particularly under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Deemed exports refer to the transfer or disclosure of controlled technologies or technical
Presentation_on_Deemed_Export_Controls
The document, authored by Robert Hardy and presented at a 2004 conference on higher education research and compliance, thoroughly examines the implications of federal export control regulations—specifically those governing deemed exports—for U.S. universities. Export controls, intended to safeguard national security by restricting the dissemination of sensitive technologies and information, are pr
Presentation_at_AUTM_Meeting_on_Madey_v._Duke_University_
The presentation by Robert Hardy at the 2005 AUTM meeting examines the implications of the Madey v. Duke University decision, particularly its significant impact on university-based research and the application of the experimental use defense in patent law. The Federal Circuit’s ruling in Madey v. Duke held that the experimental use defense is extremely narrow and does not generally apply to resea
Summary_of_June_2005_COGR_Meeting_Session_on_Stem_Cell_Research
The June 2005 session of the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) addressed the complexities faced by universities conducting stem cell research outside the parameters set for federally funded projects. University representatives from Massachusetts, California, and other states discussed the evolving landscape of regulations and oversight at both state and institutional levels. Key issues high
