Publications

Compiles and discusses family law cases and legislation filed or enacted between February 1, and July 1, 2003.

Local governing boards (city councils, county boards of commissioners, and local boards of education) occasionally have to cope with a troublesome member. If a duly elected or appointed member acts in a disruptive manner during a board meeting, can the board vote to expel him from the meeting? If a member acts in a manner that is harmful or embarrassing to the board outside of a meeting, can...

Asks a series of questions intended to assist health care providers and health insurers in evaluating whether a use or disclosure for public health purposes is permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

During the past several years, school resource officers (SROs) have been welcomed to many public school campuses. The SRO is usually a sworn law enforcement official placed at the school through an arrangement with the local police or sheriff ’s department. Although the presence of an SRO can deter individuals from attempting acts of violence, many school administrators feel that the primary...