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Whole Foods Chief Defends His Ethics: John Mackey had a bad 2007, but he's bouncing back in 2008 and the Whole Foods chief is finally talking about "rahodeb," the Internet alter-ego he used to leave scathing chatroom remarks about competitor Wild Oats just as he was angling to buy them. I imagine Mackey has been itching...; Tags: Business ethics, Food & Beverage, ethics, William Baker, John Mackey, Whole Foods; Blog posts 2008-05-21
Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail, The Internet And The First Amendment: Another Free Speech Showdown In Cyberspace?: This study examines and analyzes efforts to deal with unsolicited commercial e-mail or "spam." Using the Central Hudson test for commercial speech as a benchmark, various legislative proposals to address the spam problem are categorized and evaluated. With legal and technical solutions at hand, the author argues that source-based, content...; Tags: Spam, First Amendment, e-mail, industry, Internet; White papers 2003-01-01
Investigating Terrorism: The Role Of The First Amendment: In the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the US Government launched a massive investigation to uncover those responsible for the attacks and to thwart future terrorist activity. In this connection, the Government also enacted a policy that denies public access to deportation hearings in cases allegedly...; Tags: Homeland security, Duke University, terrorism, First Amendment; White papers 2003-01-01
Content-Based Regulation of Electronic Media: Indecent Speech on the Internet: The difficulty with indecency in the media is that while adults have a First Amendment right prohibiting laws from abridging their freedom of speech, the United States Supreme Court has acknowledged the government has a compelling interest in trying to protect minors from harmful speech. The Supreme Court has "long...; Tags: Advertising & Promotion, First Amendment, electronic media, media, Internet, cable, radio, TV; White papers 2002-10-01
Tiger Woods - The Use of Celebrity Images In Works of Art: The Right of Publicity v. The First Amendment: The likeness of a well-known public figure is a powerful image. Just as advertisers want their products associated with the image of these public figures, artists have use of these images to convey their ideas. An individual's rights of privacy and publicity in the use of their likeness are...; Tags: First Amendment, image, privacy; White papers 2002-10-01

Labor Law for Supervisors: This paper explores the avenue of recovery for an employee seeking to behave in an ethical manner - the Constitution. In addition to wrongful discharge cases based on the common law, public or governmental employees may base cases on the U. S. Constitution. One such basis for recovery is the...; Tags: Gale Group, First Amendment, recovery, supervisor; White papers 2002-06-01

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Where credit is due: 1913: Federal Resewe Act creates national banking system. 1914: Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices. 1933: With memories of 1929 stock crash still fresh, Glass-Steagall Act separates "commercial banks" focusing on consumer activities (checking, savings) from "investment banks," which deal with speculative...; Articles 2008-07-01
Native Essence Herb Company Sues FTC: TAOS, N.M. -- For the first time, the Federal Trade Commission is being sued over the use of history. A New Mexico herb company says the First Amendment gives it the right to tell customers the historical use of herbs in treating serious diseases. The FTC says this...; Articles 2008-06-25
Bancolombia S.A. Announces the Amendment of its Corporate Governance Code and Ethics Code: MEDELLIN, Colombia, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On June 23, 2008, the Board of Directors of Bancolombia S.A. ("Bancolombia") approved amendments to the Corporate Governance Code and Code of Ethics, in order to: i adopt the new regulatory requirements in Colombia for prevention and control of money laundering and terrorism...; Articles 2008-06-24
Petroleum Development Corporation Shareholders Elect Directors and Approve Company Proposals: Board Completes CEO Transition and Names Richard W. McCullough as Chief Executive Officer Former CEO Steven R. Williams Will Continue as Chairman of the Board BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Petroleum Development Corporation reported results of its annual meeting of shareholders held in...; Articles 2008-06-24
VendTek announces second quarter results: TSXV: VSI VANCOUVER, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V: VSI) ("VendTek" or "Company"), a leading provider of automated transaction systems software, is pleased to report the results of its operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2008. The Company also announced it...; Articles 2008-06-24
LDS Church backs marriage measure on California ballot: LDS Church officials are urging California Mormons to "do all you can" to support a state constitutional amendment to recognize only marriages between a man and a woman. The call to action came from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...; Articles 2008-06-24
IAC Extends Consent Time and Expiration Time in Connection With Its Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Its 7% Senior Notes Due 2013: NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IAC announced today, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 7% Senior Notes due 2013 (the "Notes") (CUSIP Nos. 902984AD5 & 902984AC7 / ISINs US902984AD51, US902984AC78 & USU9033KAA26) and related consent solicitation to...; Articles 2008-06-24
Mechel Announces Intent To Place Preferred Shares: MOSCOW, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mechel OAO , one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, today announced its intention to launch a public offering of newly issued preferred shares within Russia and an international private placement of preferred shares, in the form of shares and Global Depositary...; Articles 2008-06-24
JED Oil Inc. Announces Note Redemption Extension: all amounts expressed in US Dollars DIDSBURY, Alberta -- JED Oil Inc. (AMEX: JDO) ("JED" or the "Company") today announced that on Friday, June 20, 2008, it and a majority of the holders of its $40.24 million principal amount of 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes ("Notes"), signed a...; Articles 2008-06-23
Gull Holdings Reaffirms Offer to Purchase Publicly-Held Shares of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. at $26.00 per Share: SALT LAKE CITY -- Gull Holdings, Ltd. and Unity Acquisition Corp. today reaffirmed their offer to purchase the outstanding shares of USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) at $26.00 per share after USANA's announcement of preliminary second quarter 2008 results and the filing by USANA with the SEC of an amended...; Articles 2008-06-23
Johanns v. Livestock Marketing Association-government speech: it's what's for dinner!: In Johanns v. Livestock Marketing Assn, the United States Supreme Court upheld the beef checkoff program and effectively broadened the government speech doctrine. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that the generic beef advertising program at issue was the government's own speech and therefore was exempt from the standard...; Articles 2008-06-22
Tribal incorporation of First Amendment norms: a case study of the Indian tribes of South Dakota: I. INTRODUCTION As American culture becomes more individualistic, social and legal opposition has arisen regarding expansive judicial interpretations of First Amendment freedoms. According to this opposition, the courts have interpreted such freedoms in an almost exclusively individualistic light, with little regard for community interests and values. This debate...; Articles 2008-06-22
Commentary: Offensive criticism trumps First Amendment rights: I was disappointed to learn of the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Doninger v. Niehoff, No. 07-3885-cv, a case I last discussed in March. At the time, I disagreed with the district court's determination that the penalty imposed by...; Articles 2008-06-21
Central European Media Enterprises Files Effective Secondary Registration Statement: HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. ("CME") (Nasdaq/Prague Stock Exchange: CETV) announced that it has today filed an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The registration statement registers the resale of shares of CME's Class...; Articles 2008-06-20

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