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Study revives debate on cell phone, cancer link (access required)

By: Pat Murphy
Published: September 14, 2009

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The wireless industry has been telling us for years that cellphones don’t cause brain cancer, but a new study raises doubts.

Tighter cell phone laws might face static (access required)

By: Pat Murphy
Published: August 13, 2009

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“Distracted driving” is becoming a cause celebre, with more states banning texting and some legislators pondering whether to bar cellphone use by drivers outright. The District and six states require hands-free devices. Texting has been banned in the District of Columbia and 17 states, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he will convene a meeting Sept. 30 to formulate “concrete steps … to make drivers think twice about taking their eyes off the road for any reason.”

Mich. Supreme Court adopts jury cell phone rule (access required)

By: Pat Murphy
Published: July 2, 2009

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Michigan jurors will soon be instructed not to use cell phones or other electronic devices at trial or during deliberations except during breaks. The state Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a statewide rule governing jurors’ use of communication devices.

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