AIDS

HIV-Positive Patient Wins Suit Over Doc’s “Unreasonable Fear”

A California appeals panel has reversed a lower court verdict denying the claims of an HIV-positive woman whose surgery was canceled at the last minute by an anesthesiologist who was worried he might contract the disease....more

Health Care Reform Update -- December 3, 2012

In This Issue: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act; Other HHS and Federal Regulatory Initiatives; Other Congressional and State Initiatives; Other Health Care News; and Hearings and Mark-Ups Scheduled. Excerpt...more

World AIDS Day: Eliminating HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the Workplace

Since 2010, the DOJ has taken unparalleled steps to enforce civil rights laws that protect the rights of persons living with HIV or AIDS. As World AIDS Day approaches (December 1, 2012), private employers with 15 or more...more

Important Update re: Bayh-Dole Law and Policy: Another “March-In” Petition

Another “march-in petition” has been filed recently as part of the on-going implementation of the Bayh-Dole system. The attached web page provides access to the petition, cover letter, and broader context. Now, several groups...more