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Corruption in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Title
Corruption in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Creator
Roman, Abel, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
On November 4th, 2013, global health care giant Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries reached a settlement amount of $2.2 billion dollars. Johnson & Johnson settled to pay this amount to resolve the civil and criminal allegations of promotions not approved as safe and effective, kickbacks to physicians, and violations based on the False claim act. This type of offense has been common with pharmaceutical companies for the past ten years, but the federal government still gives pharmaceutical...
Show moreOn November 4th, 2013, global health care giant Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries reached a settlement amount of $2.2 billion dollars. Johnson & Johnson settled to pay this amount to resolve the civil and criminal allegations of promotions not approved as safe and effective, kickbacks to physicians, and violations based on the False claim act. This type of offense has been common with pharmaceutical companies for the past ten years, but the federal government still gives pharmaceutical companies tax breaks which represent billions of dollars in lost revenue for the federal government. With this type of exemption, pharmaceutical companies are given an incentive to commit fraud for corporate greed while neglecting to put funds towards research and development.
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Date Issued
2017
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005633
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Taxation and the Separation of Church and State
Title
Taxation and the Separation of Church and State.
Creator
Roman, Abel, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
The separation of church and state was passed under the First Amendment in 1791. However, Since its inception the United States has not followed through with this philosophy. Since colonial times, churches have been privileged with tax exemptions. Nine out of the thirteen colonies had some form of tax relief to aid their churches. This right was granted to all religious organizations with the expectation that they would contribute to their communities by providing aid to the poor. Through...
Show moreThe separation of church and state was passed under the First Amendment in 1791. However, Since its inception the United States has not followed through with this philosophy. Since colonial times, churches have been privileged with tax exemptions. Nine out of the thirteen colonies had some form of tax relief to aid their churches. This right was granted to all religious organizations with the expectation that they would contribute to their communities by providing aid to the poor. Through their constant reformation, tax laws have achieved a more rigorous stance on religious tax exemptions, yet lack the integrity needed to prevent religious organizations from taking advantage of the current tax laws. The objective of this project is to analyze how the church went from being humble, to a corporation that exploits the current tax exemptions law, and how we need reconstruct the current tax exemptions on religious organization.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005602
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Snake Oil in the 21stCentury
Title
Snake Oil in the 21stCentury.
Creator
Yanchinova, Asya, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
This article questions the legality of issues that fall into the gray-area of the law in regards to misrepresentation as exemplified by the distortion of results from a lack of publishers and researchers willing to publish negative results, ineffectual disclaimers in social media content, the fine line between what is legally permissible and legally questionable advertising, and more. This article will be focusing on the many ways that misrepresentation exists in a myriad of fields and the...
Show moreThis article questions the legality of issues that fall into the gray-area of the law in regards to misrepresentation as exemplified by the distortion of results from a lack of publishers and researchers willing to publish negative results, ineffectual disclaimers in social media content, the fine line between what is legally permissible and legally questionable advertising, and more. This article will be focusing on the many ways that misrepresentation exists in a myriad of fields and the methods by which they are currently being addressed, or not addressed. The article will also discuss the historical background, current situation, and future implications of these methods.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005607
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death Spiral Financing
Title
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Death Spiral Financing.
Creator
Marian, Alina, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
“Death Spiral Financing” refers to a certain type of Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE), generally used by companies in financial trouble. I will show how these “toxic” PIPEs usually lead to the devaluation and even destruction of companies. While not illegal, these transactions take advantage of loopholes within the SEC regulations regarding disclosure of securities purchases. I will present how the SEC has raised claims (mainly unsuccessfully) against such practices in at least one...
Show more“Death Spiral Financing” refers to a certain type of Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE), generally used by companies in financial trouble. I will show how these “toxic” PIPEs usually lead to the devaluation and even destruction of companies. While not illegal, these transactions take advantage of loopholes within the SEC regulations regarding disclosure of securities purchases. I will present how the SEC has raised claims (mainly unsuccessfully) against such practices in at least one of two categories: sale of an unregistered security, or insider trading. I will conclude by arguing that such transactions need to be more carefully scrutinized in order to protect and better inform the “unsuspecting public”.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005586
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
An Analysis on the History of Campaign Finance Reform Laws and the Impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling on Campaign
Title
An Analysis on the History of Campaign Finance Reform Laws and the Impact of the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling on Campaign.
Creator
Broggi, Renzo, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005561
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)
What Are The Legalities of Accepting or Refusing Refugees and Asylum Seekers?
Title
What Are The Legalities of Accepting or Refusing Refugees and Asylum Seekers?.
Creator
Cichoracki, Caitlin, Kahook, Sama, Arflin, Cheryl, Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
Abstract/Description
In the wake of contemporary events, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and recalling historical events such as the Holocaust, it is important to understand the dynamic between states and international law. In the midst of the current refugee crisis, how might countries decide who accepts and denies refugees into their borders? We answer this by focusing on the laws and regulations that have been implemented since the 1951 Refugee Convention. The attitudes toward refugees and how the crisis is...
Show moreIn the wake of contemporary events, such as the Syrian refugee crisis, and recalling historical events such as the Holocaust, it is important to understand the dynamic between states and international law. In the midst of the current refugee crisis, how might countries decide who accepts and denies refugees into their borders? We answer this by focusing on the laws and regulations that have been implemented since the 1951 Refugee Convention. The attitudes toward refugees and how the crisis is handled are an accurate reflection of the discrepancy between states’ responsibilities and states’ needs. We investigate the history of the laws and how states have found loopholes through the rules and regulations through court cases. Through this research, we are able to understand the legalities of how refugees reach safety and who takes responsibility when a government ultimately fails its people.mitter in the brain. Therefore, an investigation into the properties of the neurotransmitter glutamate, which could be the potential cause of this neurodegenerative disease, will help elucidate the role of this amino acid in ALS.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005579
Subject Headings
College students --Research --United States.
Format
Document (PDF)