Executive Summaries of All CRS Reports

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Confusion Over “Likelihood of Confusion” Standards in Supreme Court Trademark Case – NB2014121101

Does a finding by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board preclude a distric ... http://p.ost.im/jmpTDa

Supreme Court Considering Whether Alabama Legislative Redistricting Map is an Unconstitutional Racial Gerrymander – NB2014121102

Although each state has its own process for conducting redistricting, con ... http://p.ost.im/jaBxea

The Cyberattack on Sony: Impact on U.S.-North Korea Relations – IN10203

Controversy over a Hollywood comedy produced by Sony Pictures Entertainme ... http://p.ost.im/j4vKeL

Options for Establishing a Temporary Advisory Body – IF10028

Temporary advisory bodies are formal groups established to provide indepe ... http://p.ost.im/jbWHuE

Introduction to Financial Services: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – IF10032

To help restore confidence in the securities markets in the wake of the s ... http://p.ost.im/jmWpe4

China, U.S. Leadership, and Geopolitical Challenges in Asia – IF10029

The U.S.-China trade and economic relationship has expanded significantly ... http://p.ost.im/jgYLMa

Congressional Commissions: Costs and Cost-Saving Strategies – IF10027

Congress, make recommendations for changes in public policy, study or inv ... http://p.ost.im/jb7kT7

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and International Trade – IF10033

What is intellectual property (IP), and how is it protected? IP is a crea ... http://p.ost.im/ja5Npr

The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations – IF10022

In recent years, a succession of new and reemerging infectious diseases h ... http://p.ost.im/jC6pRq

U.S.-China Trade Issues – IF10030

Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is currently the United States th ... http://p.ost.im/jHSSSM

Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) Reauthorization – IF10017

What is Ex-Im Bank? As the official U.S. export credit agency (ECA), Ex-I ... http://p.ost.im/jpFbv9

Cuba: Release of Alan Gross and Major Changes to U.S. Policy – IN10202

On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced in a televised address ma ... http://p.ost.im/jb4FwH

Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – IF10031

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established by the Do ... http://p.ost.im/jmT7j8

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Anti-Terrorist/Anti-Money Laundering Information-Sharing by Financial Institutions under FINCEN’s Regulations – NB2014121091

Information-sharing programs developed by Treasurys Financial Crimes Enfo ... http://p.ost.im/jgsQMN

Extraterritorial Application of Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Statute in $30-35 Million Reward – NB2014121093

On September 22, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) annou ... http://p.ost.im/jXg7Xy

Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Pregnancy Discrimination Case – NB2014121100

Must an employer provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees? ... http://p.ost.im/jsT8cu

Claim for Security Screening Time – NB2014121096

A rider in the cromnibus spending bill that would amend the swaps pushout ... http://p.ost.im/jsPSu7

Anti-Terrorist/Anti-Money Laundering Information-Sharing by Financial Institutions under FINCEN’s Regulations – NB2014121091

Information-sharing programs developed by Treasurys Financial Crimes Enfo ... http://p.ost.im/jgJ9Dh

The Global Health Security Agenda and International Health Regulations – IF10022

In recent years, a succession of new and reemerging infectiousdiseases ha ... http://p.ost.im/jgfqhx

Big Deal? U.S. Changes Stance on Cruelty Prohibition – NB2014121097

In connection with the presentation of the U.S. periodic report to the U. ... http://p.ost.im/jsexME