Indian Supreme Court ruling threatens validity of U.S. pharmaceutical patents *

India - May 15 2013
The Supreme Court of India on April 1 dismissed an appeal by Novartis of earlier decisions denying a patent for the company's blockbuster anti-cancer…

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China trade disputes *

China, USA - October 5 2012
The United States and China have filed dueling complaints at the World Trade Organization in recent weeks.

Co-authors: Bonnie B Byers .

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What the lame duck will look like if Democrats retain the White House *

USA - October 5 2012
If President Obama is reelected, expect Democrats to argue that they have a mandate to extend certain of the tax breaks for those making under $250,000 while letting the tax cuts expire for those on the upper income end.

Co-authors: Thomas J Spulak , Allison F Kassir , George C Crawford, Lloyd N. Hand.

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Russia trade bill unresolved *

Russia, USA - August 10 2012
Supporters of a bill to normalize trade relations with Russia had hoped to secure enactment of the legislation before Congress left town for its month-long August recess, but the effort fell short and they have now focused on the two weeks Congress plans to be in session during the month of September.

Co-authors: Bonnie B Byers .

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Congress reconsiders stance on trade with Russia *

Russia, USA - July 5 2012
The impending admission of Russia into the World Trade Organization is forcing the United States to reconsider a Cold War era provision known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment.

Co-authors: Bonnie B Byers .

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