John M. Simpson

Greasing the Wheels of Government

Just after being busted last week by the state for ripping off consumers by doing unnecessary work on their cars, EZ Lube…

Consumer Advocates Seek Formal Opinion From Attorney General That Speaker’s Appointee To Stem Cell Panel Can Be Removed For Unlawfully Holding Office

Consumer Advocates Ask AG To Rule Speaker’s Appointee Is Legally Unqualified;

Undeserved Appointment is Symptom of Pay-to-Play Politics that Prop 89 Ends

Member of Stem Cell Financial Oversight Panel Doesn’t Meet Job Requirements;

Undeserved Appointment is Symptom of Pay-to-Play Politics that Prop 89 Would End

Stem Cell Financial Oversight Committee Must Follow Financial Disclosure Rules, Consumer Advocates Say

Stem Cell Institute Reinstates Key Research Provision After Compromise;

Rule Prevents Impediments Like Those Caused By Wisconsin Stem Cell Patents

Stem Cell Institute’s Request For First Research Grant Applications Provides Opportunity For Full Review Of Proposals, Affordability Guarantees Still Needed

New Life for Research…or for Biotech Donors?

The day after President Bush vetoed a bill to extend federally funded stem cell research, Arnold breathed new life into California's cash-strapped…

Consumer Advocates Welcome $150 Million State Loan to Stem Cell Institute, But Caution Rules and Strategic Plan Must Be in Place Before Grants Are Made

Consumer Advocates Say “Affordability” Key to Stem Cell Ownership Rules;

Nurses Join Call For Strengthened Regulations With Role for Attorney General

The missing link in stem-cell research

Sacramento Bee Patenting embryonic stem cells is like patenting food because you can cook. Nonetheless, WARF claims -- and has for now…

WARF should stop impeding research

Wisconsin State Journal California's stem cell institute is scheduled to fund $3 billion of public grants in stem cell research over the…

Stem Cell Institute Auditor Refuses State Controller’s Request for Audit Documents

Consumer Group Proposes Plan For Fair Pricing In Stem Cell Ownership Rules;

Urges Strengthened Regulations With Role for Attorney General

Stem Cell Institute’s Incomplete Donor List Evades Its Policy, Consumer Advocates Say

Supreme Court’s eBay Ruling Weakens Position of Stem Cell Patent Holder, But Vital California Research Still Impeded, Consumer Advocates Say

Consumer Advocates Say Fair Price Provision Key to Stem Cell Ownership Rules;

Consumers' Call For Strengthened Regulations With Role for AG Is Urged

Stem Cell Institute Scientists Won’t Give Private Briefings for Fundraiser’s Donors;

Roles as Honorary Chairs Of Event Are Inappropriate, Consumer Advocates Say