Challenges In The News - 03/19/08

An Indian court yesterday dismissed a challenge to the country's patent laws filed by Swiss pharmaceuticals maker Novartis, signalling a victory for health advocates who say they are protecting cheap generic drugs for the developing world.

Some voters in Hinds County could have to contend with more than politicians looking for their support on election day. The expected extreme heat will be a challenge at more than a half dozen precincts without air conditioning.

Buffalo Bills rookie Marshawn Lynch started the process of giving back before his NFL career began. The running back held a camp for youngsters in his hometown of Oakland before reporting to his first training camp to assume the challenge of replacing Willis McGahee. Lynch was that eager to serve as a role model.

Experts say a lawsuit involving an Islamic charity might be the strongest challenge to warrantless wiretap program.

Drug companies can continue to make less expensive generic drugs, much of which flow to the developing world, after an Indian court Monday rejected a patent law challenge.

The borough has just bowed to a court order that let a developer build a town house complex on Federal Hill. Now it faces a second developer's nearly identical legal challenge.

During fair week, much of the attention on showmanship tends to go toward the larger animals such as steers and goats. But don't be too quick to equate size with dedication and challenge.

CLIMBING a mountain is a popular challenge for many people - but one Whitley Wood man has decided to tackle seven. And when he has completed the amazing feat he will go back to the beginning and start all over again.

A federal appeals court today is expected to hear a challenge to restrictions preventing sexually oriented businesses from operating too close to Houston's schools, parks and other "sensitive" areas.

Robert Finlay, right, a Wall Street investment advisor who moved back to New Hampshire a year ago, issued a challenge yesterday to every librarian and museum director in the state to increase their membership. And he offered $75,000 as incentive.

An Indian court has thrown out a challenge to the country's patent laws by Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis.