“And now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here.” While Author Neil Gaiman’s advice to graduates is valid, it…
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that they would reconsider downgrading the scheduling of marijuana, which is currently a Schedule I drug- the highest level of control. Under the Controlled Substances Act, Schedule I substances…
Lists abound about what you need to tell your children before they leave for college. But no “Top 3” or “Top 25” list can ever address the infinite worries, hopes and fears that accompany your children…
The recent White House Task Force report on campus sexual assaults, “NOT ALONE The First Report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault”, recommends that colleges and universities consider using a “single investigator”…
The April 2014 release of “NOT ALONE The First Report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault” recommends colleges and universities seek answers to the question of how campus sexual assault investigations…
The word emergency comes from the Latin “emerge” – bring to light. College and university policies for the emergency transport of students in danger of being alcohol poisoned could use a dose of light and transparency….
Res ipsa loquitur is a common legal doctrine referred to in negligence cases that might be understood as why you are liable even when you didn’t do anything. “Res ips” – relies on your exclusive control…
Two recent high-profile military prosecutions for sexual assault highlight problems with the military sexual assault system. The military cases also hold a mirror up to campus sexual assault prosecution systems. The reflection reveals troubling parallels and…
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