PRIVACY / HEALTHCARE
LAW
In practice, HIPAA's preemption
rule and federal floor doctrine will create a confusing state-by-state
patchwork of privacy laws, dashing hopes that standards will bring uniformity
and administrative simplification.
ENERGY / UTILITIES
Our chief economist examines
the market factors involved in the transition of the traditional wholesale
energy system to a competitive and efficient transmission grid.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
AND LABOR RELATIONS
As the Bush administration
pushes for changes to the Federal Fair Labor Standards act, employers
need to pay close attention to overtime pay requirements and exemptions.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
While state law encourages
extraction of aggregates for construction and development, local land
use regulators have increasing discretion in the approval process.
TECHNOLOGY LAW
Professor Jon Garon finds
fault with the current plans for a kid-safe domain and offers
his own recommendations for alternative approaches.
COMMENTARY: THE
PFUNDSTEIN REPORT
Larger electoral districts
and TV saturation may change some things, but they won't change the character
of New Hampshire citizens.
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