The Commercial Exploitation Continuum

Biomedical Research and the Commercial Exploitation of Human Tissue

On the commercial exploitation of participants of research.

In a recent editorial in this journal,' Tony Hope argues that no-fault compensation for injury to participants of research is the job of parliament, and that participation in research should proceed on a primarily altruistic basis. Dr Hope fails to distinguish between commercial and non-commercial research. Many participants of clinical trials are being commercially exploited by pharmaceutical ...

Comparative study of Commercial exploitation of athletes' reputation In the legal systems of the United States, uk and Iran

Athletes are among the community reference groups that, according to their followers, their behavior patterns have an impact on the behavior of other members of the community. The same scope of influence encourages business firm to use them in their commercial ads. Certainly, this will not be a problem if the athlete is satisfied with the prior consent, but the main issue is where the business ...

Confronting commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking of minors.

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and State Child Welfare Systems.

In several states, commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is now a reportable child abuse offense. Illinois has taken the lead in tackling the issue and the Illinois experience illuminates valuable lessons. This article delineates the protection, practice, and policy implications that evolve when CSEC falls under a state child welfare system. The specific aims are to (a) discuss CSEC...