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The Virginia Natural Death Act - A Critical Analysis, Janice G. Murphy Jan 1983

The Virginia Natural Death Act - A Critical Analysis, Janice G. Murphy

University of Richmond Law Review

The right to die with dignity is a controversial issue. In the absence of legislative guidance, court intervention is often necessary to protect a patient's right to the privacy of his own body. At the same time, courts must protect the state's interests in the preservation of life, the protection of innocent third parties, the prevention of suicide, and the ethical integrity of the medical profession.


Virginia's New Comprehensive Conflict Of Interests Act: A Statutory Review, Francis C. Lee Jan 1983

Virginia's New Comprehensive Conflict Of Interests Act: A Statutory Review, Francis C. Lee

University of Richmond Law Review

Recent news articles reflect the fact that conflict of interests problems can affect every person who serves the Commonwealth of Virginia in a governmental capacity. Public officers and employees are frequently faced with the Hobson's choice of either remaining in public life at the expense of divestiture of their private financial holdings or running afoul of the conflict of interests laws. They are not only charged with knowledge of the Virginia Comprehensive Conflict of Interests Act, but are also required, in many instances, to take affirmative steps to avoid violating it. Thus, they must be aware of the situations in …