Courts recognize the moral rights of authors and creators as a triable cause, but only infrequently do they decide cases on this basis. (KS)

Discusses informed consent as an option for clients and counselor protection in instances of departure from customary or suggested practices in counseling. Suggests that establishing and documenting informed consent may add protection against legal suit and, at the same time, ensure that clients recognize the gravity of any decisions to deviate…

Two constantly appearing claims in most playground accident suits are improper supervision and lack of warning to the users. This article discusses legal implications of improper signage, explains use of symbols, and presents general sign guidelines to ensure proper safety measures. (MLH)

Discusses the responsibilities of publishers and freelance writers concerning the liability involved in defamatory statements. Reviews several court cases pertaining to publisher liability and claims that, if a writer is not under the immediate control or supervision of the publisher, the publisher may avoid liability. (MM)

The status as of October 9, 1986 of higher education-related Supreme Court litigation is outlined concerning: accreditation, affirmative action, asbestos, bar examinations, collective bargaining, creationism, racial discrimination, infectious disease, liquor sales, pensions, pregnancy benefits, revocation of degree, sexual harassment, and student…

Describes legal doctrines used to challenge single-sex organizations. Discusses the role that all-female organizations can play in meeting the special needs of girls and women and describes how the compensatory purpose doctrine can be used to defend against challenges under state equal rights amendments and public accommodation statutes. (KH)

The paper responds to L. Brown's proposal for extended training without pay in integrated settings for adults with severe intellectual handicaps. While agreeing with several tenents, the authors believe that Brown's extended training proposal represents an unnecesary retreat from values that have guided development of exemplary school and…

Analyzes the assumptions implicit in the legal professon's model of divorce (that it is a legal process involving the application of legal rules to the facts of the parties' lives), argues their inadequacies and inappropriateness, and suggests how therapists should view divorce mediation based upon their own understanding. (BH)

Suggests that to protect the privacy of participants in educational research, rules should be established promptly. The author recommends an effort by the American Educational Research Association or Phi Delta Kappa. (Author)

Examines recent court decisions concerning the equalization of fund allocation between athletic programs for boys and those for girls, the eligibility regulations for varsity team members, and the rights of transfer students who participate in varsity sports. (Author/DN)

Author suggests research techniques that would augment the breadth, scope, analytical and evaluative qualities of legal citation. (HB)

The first of two articles relating to press law, examines recent rulings by the Supreme Court which make it virtually impossible to bring libel action against journalists. (RB)

The new school administrator must have expertise, wide experience, and professionalism to deal with the new breed of students and parents. (DS)

Historical aspects of the Jay Treaty of 1794 and the obligations of the Canadian and American governments in regard to border-crossing rights for American Indians are discussed. (FF)

Counselors cannot look only to the law to solve their professional problems in dealing with information about students. Nevertheless, they must understand confidentiality, privilege, and privacy in the context of ethical standards and legal requirements if they are to meet their responsibilities to clients, the profession, and to themselves.…