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Right-to-work law not the best catalyst for economic growth: IU expert

According to Kenneth G. Dau-Schmidt, a labor law expert at the IU Maurer School of Law, right-to-work legislation pending before the Indiana General Assembly is ill-advised and may backfire on the legislature because it isn't clear that the new law will create jobs.   Full Story >>

Congressional insider trading bill eliminates gray area, says IU Maurer School of Law expert

The U.S. Senate voted 93-2 late Monday to begin debate on the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act , also known as the STOCK Act. According to Donna M. Nagy, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor who testified last month in both houses of Congress, the STOCK Act would eliminate what many regard as an uncharted gray area in existing law.   Full Story >>

High Court may be ready to reconsider privacy doctrine

Zappos cyberattack

As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com received notifications that some of their personal data had been compromised in a massive cyberattack, IU Maurer School of Law Distinguished Professor Fred H. Cate warned those affected to be on the lookout for targeted fraud attempts.   Full Story >>

Experts: Watch Burma's negotiations with rebels, election for reform clues beyond prisoner release

According to David Williams and Susan Williams, co-directors of The Center for Constitutional Democracy who have long advised numerous Burmese reform groups, the recent cease-fire is only the beginning of meaningful reform.   Full Story >>

Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack

As an estimated 24 million Zappos.com customers begin receiving notifications that some of their personal data have been compromised in a massive cyberattack, an Indiana University cybersecurity expert is warning those affected to be on the lookout for targeted fraud attempts. Sunday's announcement by Zappos that customer accounts had been compromised by an unknown attacker poses serious risks for consumers, according to Maurer School of Law Distinguished Professor Fred H. Cate.   Full Story >>