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Regress assured
Regress assured I wholeheartedly agree with “The ‘nos’ have it: Session wasn’t one for the ages” (Our Views, June 1) excoriating Oklahoma’s Legislature for failing to pass lawsuit reform. Tort reform is an important issue for Oklahoma. The Pacific Research Institute’s 2008 U.S. Tort Liability Index, a study I co-authored, ...
Business & Economics
Intel punished for being too competitive
European authorities recently stormed Intel’s offices in a surprise early morning raid. The “raids should come as good news to consumers across Europe,” exclaimed Thomas McCoy, a spokesperson for rival microchip-maker Advanced Micro Devices. What crime did the world’s dominant computer chip manufacturer commit to warrant such heavy-handed tactics? According ...
Business & Economics
Congress slams the door on California’s scientists and engineers
The House Judiciary Committee has been considering a proposal by Silicon Valley Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to end restrictions on the most critical resource driving technological innovation. This resource is human talent, and with the greatest public university system in the world, California should be fertile ground. Due to arbitrary and ...
Business & Economics
The ball’s in Crist’s court
Governor has opportunity to remake Florida’s judiciary Charlie Crist will pick four new justices to serve on Florida’s highest court. Two justices have announced their plans to resign, and two are scheduled to retire. This presents the governor with the opportunities to fill four vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. ...
Business & Economics
Intel Antitrust: Trouble for All Tech Companies
The United States Federal Trade Commission recently began a formal antitrust investigation into Intel’s (Nasdaq: INTC) business practices. This action is not simply a problem for Intel, but should serve as a wake-up call for the entire technology industry and anyone who values innovation. Some of the drivers behind the ...
Business & Economics
Why Rent Control Is Bad for California
Proposition 98, the eminent domain measure that also would have phased out rent control, failed to pass on the June 3 ballot. That means rent control will continue to hurt both landlords and tenants in California because rent control laws restrict what owners can do with their property. Suppose the ...
Business & Economics
Court picks are key
Letters to the Editor Crist’s court | May 30 Court picks are key In this opinion piece, Martin Dyckman is correct in stating that Gov. Charlie Crist will be making one of the most important decisions of his entire governorship in the coming months. Due to two resignations and two ...
Business & Economics
Bye Bye Nerdy! Congress Slams the Door on California’s Scientists and Engineers
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee will consider a proposal by Silicon Valley Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to end restrictions on the most critical resource driving technological innovation. This resource is human talent, and with the greatest public university system in the world, California should be fertile ground. Due to arbitrary ...
Business & Economics
Proposition 13 turns 30
Thirty years last ago Friday, on June 6, 1978, Californians passed Proposition 13, the “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation.” It helped California homeowners, but is now blamed for many of the state’s woes. Owning a home has always been part of the American dream. During the latter part of ...
Business & Economics
California lawmakers must help economy with tort reform
The United States saw 324,000 jobs disappear in the first five months of the year – more evidence of a shaky economy. The news will surely prompt legislation intended to bolster jobs with “temporary” government programs. But the best jobs program for California is not more spending we can’t afford. ...
Regress assured
Regress assured I wholeheartedly agree with “The ‘nos’ have it: Session wasn’t one for the ages” (Our Views, June 1) excoriating Oklahoma’s Legislature for failing to pass lawsuit reform. Tort reform is an important issue for Oklahoma. The Pacific Research Institute’s 2008 U.S. Tort Liability Index, a study I co-authored, ...
Intel punished for being too competitive
European authorities recently stormed Intel’s offices in a surprise early morning raid. The “raids should come as good news to consumers across Europe,” exclaimed Thomas McCoy, a spokesperson for rival microchip-maker Advanced Micro Devices. What crime did the world’s dominant computer chip manufacturer commit to warrant such heavy-handed tactics? According ...
Congress slams the door on California’s scientists and engineers
The House Judiciary Committee has been considering a proposal by Silicon Valley Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to end restrictions on the most critical resource driving technological innovation. This resource is human talent, and with the greatest public university system in the world, California should be fertile ground. Due to arbitrary and ...
The ball’s in Crist’s court
Governor has opportunity to remake Florida’s judiciary Charlie Crist will pick four new justices to serve on Florida’s highest court. Two justices have announced their plans to resign, and two are scheduled to retire. This presents the governor with the opportunities to fill four vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. ...
Intel Antitrust: Trouble for All Tech Companies
The United States Federal Trade Commission recently began a formal antitrust investigation into Intel’s (Nasdaq: INTC) business practices. This action is not simply a problem for Intel, but should serve as a wake-up call for the entire technology industry and anyone who values innovation. Some of the drivers behind the ...
Why Rent Control Is Bad for California
Proposition 98, the eminent domain measure that also would have phased out rent control, failed to pass on the June 3 ballot. That means rent control will continue to hurt both landlords and tenants in California because rent control laws restrict what owners can do with their property. Suppose the ...
Court picks are key
Letters to the Editor Crist’s court | May 30 Court picks are key In this opinion piece, Martin Dyckman is correct in stating that Gov. Charlie Crist will be making one of the most important decisions of his entire governorship in the coming months. Due to two resignations and two ...
Bye Bye Nerdy! Congress Slams the Door on California’s Scientists and Engineers
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee will consider a proposal by Silicon Valley Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to end restrictions on the most critical resource driving technological innovation. This resource is human talent, and with the greatest public university system in the world, California should be fertile ground. Due to arbitrary ...
Proposition 13 turns 30
Thirty years last ago Friday, on June 6, 1978, Californians passed Proposition 13, the “People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation.” It helped California homeowners, but is now blamed for many of the state’s woes. Owning a home has always been part of the American dream. During the latter part of ...
California lawmakers must help economy with tort reform
The United States saw 324,000 jobs disappear in the first five months of the year – more evidence of a shaky economy. The news will surely prompt legislation intended to bolster jobs with “temporary” government programs. But the best jobs program for California is not more spending we can’t afford. ...
