This book examines the ever evolving relationship between law and biotechnology. The book addresses the government’s ability to impact biotechnology through its various departments and agencies as well as the emerging ...

In Wind and Wisdom, Professor Victoria Sutton discusses the implications of new wind harvesting technology on the cultural values of the Native American community. Sutton points out that according to Native American ...

Professor Sutton analyzes the Fiji Environment Management Act. Specifically, she examines how it is to be implemented in light of cultural traditions.

In the United States a rapidly increasing regulatory burden for life scientists has led to questions as to whether this increased burden through the Select Agent Program has had adverse effects on scientific advances, ...

Professor Sutton examines ethical systems in light of bioterrorism and biodefense. Then, she proceeds to construct a framework based on an interdisciplinary approach that addresses bioterrorism and biodefense.

Advancing the Human Right to Health offers a prospective on the global response to one of the greatest moral, legal, and public health challenges of the 21st century - achieving the human right to health as enshrined in ...

The contributions to this volume engage with diverse aspects of responsible innovation, reflecting on its history and its current form, reporting on success stories and critical discussions, pointing out shortcomings and ...

Professor Sutton briefly details the problems in the adoption of the American Heritage Rivers Initiative, a regulatory watershed management program implemented by a 1997 executive order of the Clinton administration.

This paper surveys the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Commission and examines the impact that this decision has had on private property rights. The paper also reviews the Supreme Court ...

Shortly after September 11, Professor Sutton warned that the Federal government needs to take a proactive approach to prevent and possibly respond to bioterrorist attacks by creating the appropriate infrastructure.