Timothy M. Burke, Manley & Burke Two recent cases underscore the limits on how far courts will go in placing the blame for and financial consequences of a tragedy on fraternities or the colleges with which they are associated. Jason...

Robert E. Manley, Manley & Burke The Federal Volunteer Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. §14501, takes effect in late September, 1997. Its purpose is to protect volunteers from liability for their acts while performing services for nonprofit organizations without compensation. The...

Robert E. Manley, Manley & Burke The Student Government Association of Auburn University voted to deny the Auburn Gay and Lesbian Association permanent status as an officially recognized campus organization in the fall of 1991. From this decision flowed a...

Timothy M. Burke, Manley & Burke A recent decision by an Indiana Court of Appeals underscores the rights of students to be free from defamation by their fellow students. 1 After his proposal of marriage was rejected, Angus Owens, a...

Matthew W. FeHerhoff With the beginning of a new school year, students' thoughts not only turn to classes and books but also to social events and parties, with old and new friends. Often these social events involve alcohol. Therefore, with...