Libor Scandal Just Took A Nasty Turn, Collusion Findings Should Make Banks Very Nervous
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Cornelius Hurley, School of Law, Center for Finance, Law & Policy
When the Libor-rigging scandal broke this summer it appeared that the damage banks would face would depend on the severity of the their reasons and the method used for the manipulation…
How to Fix Software Patents
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James Bessen, School of Law
There has been a lot of angst about software patents, and I’ve already posted about some of the problems software patents create and some of the challenges trying to fix those problems…
The Hysterical Economy
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By Laurence Kotlikoff, College of Arts & Sciences
You’re an employer. Every day you hear “the economy’s going over a fiscal cliff…
Will the Redesigned YouTube Hurt Retailers That Use It?
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Hyun-Yeul Lee, College of Communication
Google recently unveiled a redesigned YouTube with a cleaner look and more features for users to discover and watch videos…
Scientists Reset the Molecular Clock For Human Origins
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Kevin Langergraber, College of Arts & Sciences
Last week’s New Scientist cover story argued that a new consensus on dating the key stages in human evolution is in the offing…
Libor Scandal Extended To UBS: Bank Reportedly Near $450M Settlement With Regulators
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Cornelius Hurley, School of Law, Center for Finance, Law & Policy
Swiss bank UBS is reportedly near a settlement with American and British regulators over interest-rate rigging…
The Meningitis Outbreak: What Can Compounding Pharmacies Do Next?
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Kevin Outterson, School of Law
Those of us who’ve habitually watched It’s A Wonderful Life over the decades well remember how protagonist Harry Bailey intervenes to prevent Mr. Gower, the local pharmacist, from accidentally poisoning a child…
