The article reviews the significance and implications of Larry P. vs Riles, which found the use of standardized IQ tests on Black children unconstitutional for the purpose of the educable mentally retarded placement unless the court gives prior approval to the testing. (CL)

Demonstrates that family impact analysis has the same basic goals as humanistic social science in terms of assessing the consequences of social policy with regard to family well-being and the quality of family life. Family impact analysts explicate policy consequences for families. Family policy advocates suggest policy creation. (Author)

Discusses issues involved in the 1977 United States Court of Appeals decision in "Edwards vs National Audubon Society," which provided a First Amendment shield for the news report of one public figure's attack on the character or performance of another. (GT)

Issues in admission to professional education are reviewed, including the validity of prediction of performance, development of appropriate admission criteria, and legal issues in fair selection. The literature of educational and personnel selection is reviewed. (MSE)

Examines the interaction between the cultural definers of "brain death" and the policymakers who have formulated and enacted statutes in several states. Considers the medicolegal and philosophical-ethical approaches affecting the policy decisions. (JMF)

Identifies common ethical dilemmas that arise in performance technology consultant-client relationships and the difficulties both parties have in resolving them. Questions of integrity v ethics, legality v ethics, conflict of interest issues, contracts and fee issues, and ownership issues are addressed. (MER)

A review of recent state court decisions in libel cases suggests that the law of defamation is in as much disarray as it was when the Supreme Court recognized the problem and tried to remedy it with its 1974 decision in "Gertz v. Robert Welch Inc." (GT)

In Simon v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization the Supreme Court concluded that several low-income individuals and organizations representing them lacked standing to maintain a class action challenging the validity of a revenue ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. The impact of this case is discussed along with an alternative course.…

The author considers whether student works ought to be distinguished from other forms of literary property. It is concluded that individual controversies are better solved nonjudicially, through an institutional/administrative framework. (LBH)

Discusses the unclarified situation of school publications advisers who should know their legal rights if they are likely to be involved in high school censorship disputes. (JM)

The term "parental rights" has assumed a new, potentially disruptive meaning. Instead of working collaboratively to address their concerns and differences, some parents desire the right to use courts to sue schools to get their way. Colorado and Virginia parental rights legislation was recently defeated, but a federal bill affirming…

This exploratory study of 42 cases with sexual abuse allegations and polygraph results found that polygraph findings were unrelated to other evidence of likelihood of sexual abuse, including the child's statements, medical evidence, psychological symptoms, or indicators of sexual abuse. When alleged offenders passed polygraphs, criminal…

Discusses concerns regarding the Internet and its relationship to law and ethics. Answers questions about use of Internet sites, copyright issues, graphics, and other features in stories. (PA)

States that learning to resolve the difficult ethical questions that often arise in high school journalism is not only necessary, but is a tool for self-protection. Provides several hypothetical situations that yearbook and newspaper staff members might encounter. (PA)