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Social Issues Of Genome Innovation And Intellectual Property, Elaine Alma Draper Jun 1996

Social Issues Of Genome Innovation And Intellectual Property, Elaine Alma Draper

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

Dr. Draper's focus is the use of personal information derived from genome research. She identifies several potential problems, including access to and control of genetic information, employment discrimination and social stratification. She also recommends possible solutions.


Rules Of Confidentiality When Representing Children: The Need For A "Bright Line" Test, Randi Mandelbaum Jan 1996

Rules Of Confidentiality When Representing Children: The Need For A "Bright Line" Test, Randi Mandelbaum

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.


Guardians Ad Litem As Surrogate Parents: Implication For Role Definition And Confidentiality, Roy T. Stuckey Jan 1996

Guardians Ad Litem As Surrogate Parents: Implication For Role Definition And Confidentiality, Roy T. Stuckey

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.


I'Ll Give You Shelter From The Storm: Privilege, Confidentiality, And Confessions Of Crime, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1996

I'Ll Give You Shelter From The Storm: Privilege, Confidentiality, And Confessions Of Crime, Michael L. Perlin

Articles & Chapters

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Report Of The Working Group On Confidentiality, Bruce Boyer Jan 1996

Report Of The Working Group On Confidentiality, Bruce Boyer

Fordham Law Review

No abstract provided.


Infecting Attorney-Client Confidentiality: The Ethics Of Hiv Disclosure, Laurie S. Kohn Jan 1996

Infecting Attorney-Client Confidentiality: The Ethics Of Hiv Disclosure, Laurie S. Kohn

GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works

This Note explores the “Draconian dilemma” an attorney faces when she is confronted by a client who discloses his HIV status and his on-going intimate sexual relations during contacts in furtherance of the legal representation. The Note examines the attorney's potential exposure to civil liability that might result from either disclosure or retention of confidence. It also outline sseveral avenues of legal claims that both third parties and clients might pursue in response to the attorney's actions. Although few plaintiffs have tested the viability of these causes of action, the Article considers whether third parties who are at risk would …