This article identifies various dimensions of the AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)-related issues emerging in corporations nationwide, including confidentiality, the right of patients to work, benefits and insurance, HTLV-III (Human T-Lymphotropic Type III) screening, fears of contagion among workers, needs of companies to avoid…

The Insurance Service Office's extensive revisions of its commercial general liability policy, including the "claims made" coverage, have been approved in most states. Before accepting a policy in today's insurance market, purchasers should be aware that defense costs can create problems during settlement negotiations. (CJH)

A detailed appraisal of building replacement costs and an inventory and evaluation of school assets are essential for insurance, property control, budgeting, and long-term planning. Guidelines are provided for implementing a new system or reviewing an existing one. (MLF)

California K-12 education enrollments have ebbed and flowed, with surges in the 1960s, falling enrollments in the 1970s, and rapid growth again in the late 1980s and 1990s. Current enrollments are leveling off but are expected to increase again starting around 2010. College and university enrollment growth has been more volatile in response to…

Excerpts from a speech made by the author at the conference of the American Compensation Association, October 21, 1970. Economic factors, job satisfactions, and problems of living experienced by blue collar workers are included. (DM)

A Federally financed and insured revolving loan fund to finance higher education for all citizens. (Editor)

Argues that current library policy and practice of insuring interlibrary loan transactions are inconsistent and confusing. Responsibility for loss in various situations is defined, methods of valuation for loaned materials are discussed, and the need for insuring theses and dissertations is questioned. (Author/JL)

Various federal agencies and the courts are facing questions about the legality and potential discrimination in sex-segregated mortality tables and discrepancies in retirement and insurance benefits. By using unisex mortality tables, TIAA-CREF is an unwilling pioneer in the insurance industry, but the tables' ultimate form remains in question.…

Granite School District, Salt Lake City, Utah, has developed an elementary consumer education program designed for infusion into regular subject matter teaching. This article presents goals and starter activities from each of the project's eight topic areas: money management, income determination, basic economics, advertising, purchasing, energy,…

A sound detection security system can help cut damages from thieves and vandals. (Author/MLF)

A prepaid mandatory dental insurance plan for college students is described. (JD)

After discussing the facts and reasoning of the two cases (General Electric Co. vs Gilbert and Nashville Gas Co. vs Satty), the author argues that the decisions are largely the product of pregnancy stereotypes and that the Court's reasoning is flawed and should not be applied outside the context of pregnancy. Journal availability: see EA 511 481.…

Paper describes adolescent health counseling program of HIP-AMHT (Multiphasic Health Testing Program). Data on health attitudes and behaviors, related psychological problems, and self-expressed needs for information is presented. Study concludes that adolescents exhibit interest in health care and are motivated to participate in health care…

A high-profile liability case concerning a fatal ice-climbing accident provides the background for this discussion of liability issues in adventure activities. A brief history of outdoor adventure litigation, emerging trends, and how outdoor guides can protect themselves and their clients is presented. Guides should candidly describe the risks…

School boards' concerns about user injury and property loss can be reconciled with an open school policy by adopting clear, unambiguous, understandable, and enforceable rules concerning use of school facilities. Lists rules and elements of certificate of insurance to be considered. (MLF)