While the younger brother has been described as good student and warm-hearted, his behavior may have been influenced by his older brother, said James Alan Fox, a professor of criminology, law … read more »
Novartis Cancer-Drug Patent Denied by India Supreme Court
Brook Baker, a law professor at Northeastern University in Boston, said he doubts the pharmaceutical industry will pull back much on its investments in India based on the decision. The country will still … read more »
Ever-Tighter U.S. Abortion Limits Probe Boundary of Roe v. Wade
Wendy Parmet, associate dean at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, said in an e-mail she isn’t surprised by the Arkansas law because it is “the next step in a trend.” … read more »
Job-Hunt Time Shrinks in U.S. From Record High
At the same time, many companies “have a lack of interest” in hiring people out of work for too long, said William Dickens, professor of economics and social policy at … read more »
U.S. Banks Bigger Than GDP as Accounting Rift Masks Risk
“There are probably some dangerous things left off the balance sheet still, and we’ll only find out what in the next crisis,” said David Sherman, an accounting professor at Northeastern University … read more »
Health-Care Changes: Doctors Win, Hospitals Lose?
Northeastern University’s Terry Fulmer discusses the budget deal’s health-care changes. She speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.”
Northeastern University Gets $60 Million Donation
Northeastern University will rename its college of business after two alumni who are donating $60 million, the largest gift in the school’s history.
Technology Makes Cargo Scans Feasible, Flynn Says
Stephen Flynn, founding co-director of the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University in Boston, talks about the potential impact of disruptive anti-terrorism measures at seaports … read more »
Technology Makes Cargo Scans Feasible, Flynn Says
Stephen Flynn, founding co-director of the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University in Boston, talks about the potential impact of disruptive anti-terrorism measures at seaports … read more »
Is the Healthcare Sector Generating Enough Jobs?
VIDEO: Northeastern University’s Terry Fulmer discusses the growing healthcare sector. She speaks with Adam Johnson and Alix Steel on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.”
Santorum Wins in Louisiana as Romney Struggles in South
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won Louisiana’s primary, giving him another victory in a region where Mitt Romney, the front-runner for the nomination, has struggled.
Clinton’s Global AIDS Fight May Be Hurt by U.S. Trade Initiative
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is championing a U.S.-led global effort to thwart HIV/AIDS, even as the Obama administration pursues trade policies that critics warn will curtail access to life-saving drugs.