Some methods to minimize litigation and increase success in suits that are filed. (AP)

The student's constitutional right to dress and groom himself as he pleases and the coach's right to maintain discipline of his team are discussed. (GC)

When Congress decided that Title IX applied to sports, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) was required to develop regulations for enforcing equality in athletic programs. HEW's guidelines, the federal government's enforcement of the guidelines, and the impact of Title IX on women's athletics are discussed. (SR)

Addresses the question of whether it is legitimate to make multiple copies of computer programs for class use. Considers "fair use" in schools, liability of libraries, copying of programs in computer-aided instruction networks, and other areas. (JN)

Defines and discusses libel and slander and offers practical recommendations for counselors. Advises counselors to remember professional guidelines and implications of several important court cases dealing with this issue. Offers specific guidelines developed by the American School Counselor Association to help counselors avoid legal problems.…

Discusses the three types of tort action: intentional interference, strict liability, and negligence and offers guidelines for use by teachers in avoiding legal actions in tort. (FL)

A review of key provisions of the 1976 federal copyrights act covers: the rights acquired by claimed copyright, duration, transfer, termination, penalties for infringement, problems for museum collections and archives, and suggested approaches to them. Appended are an acquisitions checklist and suggested legal forms for transfer and deed of…

An examination of two dozen recent court decisions dealing with teacher dismissal for drug-related incidents reveals that the facts of each case, not traditional guidelines, determine the legality of the action. (Author/MLF)

Describes the antitrust suit between two Buffalo, New York newspapers and considers the effectiveness of antitrust legislation in promoting newspaper diversity. (FL)

A major problem area under the 1976 Copyright Act that needs clarification, if not revision, concerns the use of photocopied copyrighted materials in classrooms. (Author/MLF)

Describes a 1975 project conducted by the Oregon State University (OSU) library with online vendors to identify problems in obtaining data directly in machine readable form. Producer views on data reuse, data users' reactions, and suggested solutions to legal and procedural problems are discussed. Provided are 15 references. (RBF)

This description of the law course RADCULT discusses how the casebook method was used to examine the resolution of common legal problems within the legal systems of four radically different cultures. (AM)

The issues are discussed in the context of the parent and physician relationship in treatment decisions. Included are the primary elements of parent consent and the legal dilemmas confronting parents and professionals. The discussion focuses on how the law in theory differs from the practiced law. (Author)

Suggests sources to introduce public school teachers to legal concerns related to religious studies. Eighteen items are listed in four categories: legal issues related to religion and education; interaction of religion, state, and education in the United States; theory and practice of public education religious studies; and study of religion and…

New approaches need to be developed to constructively join law and education without resort to constant litigation and judicial intervention. The case for "preventive law" in public education is presented and a four-step implementation procedure recommended. (Author/MLF)