Colleges' Database Dilemma

Academic lobbyists have opposed bills protecting electronic information, but they may have to accept a compromise

By ANDREA L. FOSTER

After listening for years to complaints from database owners who say that federal law provides no protection for their hard work and creativity, members of Congress are on the verge of introducing a bill that would make it illegal to use information...

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