Thursday, August 30, 2012

EUROPA - Press Releases - Fostering EU's attractiveness in clinical research: Commission proposes to revamp rules on trials with medicines

EUROPA - Press Releases - Fostering EU's attractiveness in clinical research: Commission proposes to revamp rules on trials with medicines:

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EUROPA - Press Releases - European Commission targets barriers to Single Market for research and innovation

EUROPA - Press Releases - European Commission targets barriers to Single Market for research and innovation:

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USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Connecticut

USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Connecticut:
Federal prison for failure to pay child support!
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NIH scientists map first steps in flu antibody development, August 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH scientists map first steps in flu antibody development, August 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Protein linked to increased risk of heart failure and death in older adults, August 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Protein linked to increased risk of heart failure and death in older adults, August 29, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Transparency for Clinical Trials — The TEST Act — NEJM

Transparency for Clinical Trials — The TEST Act — NEJM:

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Getting the Methods Right — The Foundation of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research — NEJM

Getting the Methods Right — The Foundation of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research — NEJM:

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UT finds no scientific misconduct in study on gay parenting

UT finds no scientific misconduct in study on gay parenting:

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Nature News Blog: ORI: Former Harvard postdoc guilty of misconduct : Nature News Blog

Nature News Blog: ORI: Former Harvard postdoc guilty of misconduct : Nature News Blog:

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Compounds activate key cancer enzyme to interfere with tumor formation, August 27, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Compounds activate key cancer enzyme to interfere with tumor formation, August 27, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Retinal Device Restores Sight in Mice - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Retinal Device Restores Sight in Mice - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Implanted Heart Cells Stifle Irregular Rhythms - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Implanted Heart Cells Stifle Irregular Rhythms - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Antibodies Protect Against Range of Flu Viruses - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Antibodies Protect Against Range of Flu Viruses - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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USDOJ: Pacific Health Corporation and Related Entities Agree to Pay $16.5 Million for Allegedly Engaging in an Illegal Kickback Scheme in Los Angeles

USDOJ: Pacific Health Corporation and Related Entities Agree to Pay $16.5 Million for Allegedly Engaging in an Illegal Kickback Scheme in Los Angeles:

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USDOJ: Eight Individuals and a Corporation Convicted at Trial in Florida in $50 Million Medicare Fraud

USDOJ: Eight Individuals and a Corporation Convicted at Trial in Florida in $50 Million Medicare Fraud:

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Pentagon Contractor CEO Compensation is Second to None

Pentagon Contractor CEO Compensation is Second to None:

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Inventor kept rights under form contract | Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Inventor kept rights under form contract | Virginia Lawyers Weekly: "RealDealDocs. com and downloaded a boilerplate form as a template."

So is this a plug or a pan for RealDealDocs.Com?
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Federal Register, Friday, August 24, 2012

Federal Register, Friday, August 24, 2012: "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Basic Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems"

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Ethical Considerations in Studying Drug Safety — The Institute of Medicine Report — NEJM

Ethical Considerations in Studying Drug Safety — The Institute of Medicine Report — NEJM:

The report itself has already been noted and linked on the Research Law Posts site.
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The Calculus of National Medical Research Policy — The United States versus Asia — NEJM

The Calculus of National Medical Research Policy — The United States versus Asia — NEJM:

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LUMMI TRIBE OF THE LUMMI RESERVATION, et al v. US No. 08-848C


Court of Federal Claims
When a statutory provision and its
implementing regulations specify
procedures to be followed with
respect to the recapture of grant
funds, an agency is not free to
disregard those procedures and resort
instead to federal common law
remedies.


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Inspector General Finds Contractors, Government Both Responsible for Small Biz Contracting Violations at VA

Inspector General Finds Contractors, Government Both Responsible for Small Biz Contracting Violations at VA:
Wildest part is how hard it is to find this report on the actual Dept. of VA site.
Try the site search with the company names or the report number.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

8(a) PROGRAM NOT CONSTITUTIONAL AS APPLIED.


"the Section 8(a) program is constitutional on its face.
However, the Court further concludes that the SBA’s and DoD’s
application of the program to issue contracts in the military
simulation and training industry does not survive strict
scrutiny"

DYNALANTIC CORPORATION v.  UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,  Civil Action No. 95-2301 (EGS)





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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

OMNI PINNACLE, L.L.C., v. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,


alleged implied contract for the services  under  a  cooperative agreement


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Revision of Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation; Contractor Billing and Subcontractor Labor Hour Rates Under Time and Materials Contracts


Revision of Department of Homeland
Security Acquisition Regulation;
Contractor Billing and Subcontractor
Labor Hour Rates Under Time and
Materials Contracts


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Monday, August 20, 2012

Distinct Brain Activity in Hoarders - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Distinct Brain Activity in Hoarders - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Household Molds Linked to Childhood Asthma - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Household Molds Linked to Childhood Asthma - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Full Myriad case



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Myriad upheld

Opinions and Orders - cafc.uscourts.gov:
Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. 

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Vedder Price: Federal Circuit Affirms Previous Holding in Myriad in View of Prometheus

Vedder Price: Federal Circuit Affirms Previous Holding in <i>Myriad</i> in View of <i>Prometheus</i>:

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INADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS

Audit which hits grantee over lack of internal controls and procurement procedures

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Both Ends of the Leash — The Human Links to Good Dogs with Bad Genes — NEJM

Both Ends of the Leash — The Human Links to Good Dogs with Bad Genes — NEJM:

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Tackling Rising Health Care Costs in Massachusetts — NEJM

Tackling Rising Health Care Costs in Massachusetts — NEJM:

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Charitable Contributions to Domestic Disregarded Entities

deduction to Single member LLC owned by Charitible organization qualifies

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

RARE CASE DISCUSSING USE OF GRANT (COOP AGT) V. CONTRACT

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) use of a notice of funding availability (NOFA) that results in the issuance of a cooperative agreement to obtain services for the administration of Project-Based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts was improper because the “principal purpose” of the NOFA was to obtain contract administration services for HUD’s direct benefit and use, which should be acquired under a procurement instrument that results in the award of a contract.

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Scientist Accuses Obama's Interior Department of Misconduct | Mother Jones

Scientist Accuses Obama's Interior Department of Misconduct | Mother Jones:

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Making research integrity an essential part of graduate education | Inside Higher Ed

Making research integrity an essential part of graduate education | Inside Higher Ed:

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Research - Research Contracts Analyst jobs in Washington Dc at Inova Health System

Research - Research Contracts Analyst jobs in Washington Dc at Inova Health System:

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Monday, August 13, 2012

Bacteria on Skin Boost Immune Cell Function - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bacteria on Skin Boost Immune Cell Function - NIH Research Matters - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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USDOJ: Tennessee-Based Home Health Care Provider & Related Entities Agree to Pay More Than $9 M to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit

USDOJ: Tennessee-Based Home Health Care Provider & Related Entities Agree to Pay More Than $9 M to Resolve False Claims Act Lawsuit: "James W. Carell,"


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Saturday, August 11, 2012

University investigating questions raised about UNMC research

University investigating questions raised about UNMC research:

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If you win a big verdict, just how do you collect on it? | Virginia Lawyers Weekly

If you win a big verdict, just how do you collect on it? | Virginia Lawyers Weekly: "Ever wonder what happens after the headlines trumpeting the latest huge jury verdict are gone?

Do the plaintiffs actually collect the amount the jury awarded? How often and how much?

Rick Friedman, a Seattle attorney who lectures to trial lawyers on jury trials, estimates that 10 percent or less of personal injury verdicts are fully collected.

He reached that number by extrapolating from a 2009 Department of Justice study, which found that while plaintiffs win about half of personal injury trials, a “win” includes as little as $1 in compensation.

The study also revealed a surprisingly anemic median jury award in tort cases of $24,000.

“That means half of personal injury [jury] verdicts are under $24,000,” said Friedman.

Whether a verdict is reduced by the trial judge, overturned or reduced on appeal by a higher court, or settled for less than the jury awarded, collecting a verdict is a high hurdle for plaintiffs’ attorneys.

“It’s like gambling against the house in Las Vegas. The defendant has every advantage,” said Friedman."

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In the Superrich, Clues to Romney’s Tax Returns - Common Sense - NYTimes.com

In the Superrich, Clues to Romney’s Tax Returns - Common Sense - NYTimes.com:

The rich are very different from you and me, especially paying income taxes

The IRS released data from the 400 individual income tax returns reporting the highest adjusted gross income. This ultrarich group earned on average $202 million in 2009, the latest year available. Buried in the data is the disclosure that 6 of the 400 paid no federal income tax. The IRS has never before disclosed that last fact.

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Brain hubs boil when hoarders face pitching their own stuff, August 9, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Brain hubs boil when hoarders face pitching their own stuff, August 9, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH): "accelerating trend toward finding disturbed regulation of brain systems responsible for various dimensions of behavior that may cut across mental disorders as traditionally defined"

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Child Support Enforcement | Fraud | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Child Support Enforcement | Fraud | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
Hope your name is not Kenneth Jones

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Federal Register | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Business Set Asides for Research and Development Contracts

Federal Register | Federal Acquisition Regulation; Small Business Set Asides for Research and Development Contracts:

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

ANNUAL REPORT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT

R EPORT TO THE PRESIDENT ON
CAPTURING DOMESTIC
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING


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Health News - Significant indication of fraud in Penkowas early research

Health News - Significant indication of fraud in Penkowas early research:

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Times Higher Education - Cardiff dean's laboratory under investigation once again after fresh misconduct allegations

Times Higher Education - Cardiff dean's laboratory under investigation once again after fresh misconduct allegations:

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

OMB, DoD remain mum on sequestration's impact on specific programs - FederalNewsRadio.com

OMB, DoD remain mum on sequestration's impact on specific programs - FederalNewsRadio.com:

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Spriggs Law Group: SUBCONTRACTS: CHOICE OF LAW CLAUSE

Spriggs Law Group: SUBCONTRACTS: CHOICE OF LAW CLAUSE:

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Transparency for Clinical Trials — The TEST Act — NEJM

Transparency for Clinical Trials — The TEST Act — NEJM:

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Use Patents, Carve-Outs, and Incentives — A New Battle in the Drug-Patent Wars — NEJM

Use Patents, Carve-Outs, and Incentives — A New Battle in the Drug-Patent Wars — NEJM:

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Patient Access to Medical Devices — A Comparison of U.S. and European Review Processes — NEJM

Patient Access to Medical Devices — A Comparison of U.S. and European Review Processes — NEJM:

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When the Cost Curve Bent — Pre-Recession Moderation in Health Care Spending — NEJM

When the Cost Curve Bent — Pre-Recession Moderation in Health Care Spending — NEJM:

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Civilian Board Of Contract Appeals

Civilian Board Of Contract Appeals:
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat


Appellant appeals the denial of its claim which arose form a unilateral
modification by the government reducing the price under the inspection clause of
this NASA Phase II SBIR contract. The ASBCA denies the claim.
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USCA-DC Opinions Released Last Month

USCA-DC Opinions Released Last Month: "11-5028Michael Friedman v. Kathleen Sebelius"

11-5028Michael Friedman v. Kathleen Sebelius


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Duane Morris LLP - D.C. Circuit Affirms HHS Power to Disqualify Corporate Officials Convicted of Misdemeanors Under the "Responsible Corporate Official" (RCO) Doctrine

Duane Morris LLP - D.C. Circuit Affirms HHS Power to Disqualify Corporate Officials Convicted of Misdemeanors Under the "Responsible Corporate Official" (RCO) Doctrine:

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Employers face risk if rules on work use of personal devices aren’t clear | Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Employers face risk if rules on work use of personal devices aren’t clear | Virginia Lawyers Weekly:

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USDOJ: United States Joins Lawsuit Against San Francisco Area’s North East Medical Services

USDOJ: United States Joins Lawsuit Against San Francisco Area’s North East Medical Services:

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Ethical and Scientific Issues in Studying the Safety of Approved Drugs

Ethical and Scientific Issues in Studying the Safety of Approved Drugs

Orphan Grant program

1. Clinical Studies of Safety and Effectiveness of Orphan Products Research Project Grant

FDA is announcing the availability of grant funds for the support of FDA's Office of Orphan Products Development (OPD) grant program. The goal of FDA's OPD grant program is to support the clinical development of products for use in rare diseases or conditions where no current therapy exists or where the proposed product will be superior to the existing therapy. FDA provides grants for clinical studies on safety and/or effectiveness that will either result in, or substantially contribute to, market approval of these products.

For more information, including deadlines, please visit: OPD Grant Program

Monday, August 6, 2012

Syntrix Biosystems, Inc.'s Costs Were Unallowable

Syntrix Biosystems, Inc.'s Costs Claimed Under the Recovery Act for National Institutes of Health Grant 3R44CA094612-05S2 Were Unallowable (A-09-11-01011) 07-26-2012:


questioned as unallowable the entire
amount because Syntrix’s timesheets did not reflect employees’ actual hours worked on
the project.

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Federal Register | Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive

Federal Register | Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive:

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Brain signal ID’s responders to fast-acting antidepressant, August 3, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Brain signal ID’s responders to fast-acting antidepressant, August 3, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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Friday, August 3, 2012

USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota

USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota:

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USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Pennsylvania

USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Pennsylvania:

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The final push for polio eradication? : The Lancet

The final push for polio eradication? : The Lancet:

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

NIH Study shows equatorial regions in Brazil less affected by 2009 influenza pandemic, August 1, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH Study shows equatorial regions in Brazil less affected by 2009 influenza pandemic, August 1, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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NIH opens pathways for collaborations between intramural and extramural investigators, August 2, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH opens pathways for collaborations between intramural and extramural investigators, August 2, 2012 News Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH):

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The time is right to confront misconduct : Nature News & Comment

The time is right to confront misconduct : Nature News & Comment:

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The roots of research misconduct : Naturejobs

The roots of research misconduct : Naturejobs:

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