Megan's Law Won't Protect Kids
Katie J. Weiss of Law Offices of Henry Dahut
Most child molesters aren't pedophiles and can change, but stigmatizing them reduces their chances.
The Internet, Child Sex Crimes and Child Pornography in California
Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel
Aggressive laws have been enacted at the state and federal level in an attempt to eradicate the distribution and consumption of child pornography and punish those who commit other sex crimes against children.
Defending the Charge of Rape
John D. Lueck of Law Offices of John D. Lueck
It is often said, "the charge of rape is easily made, but almost impossible to defend". This is most certainly a .
Virginia Public Safety Legislation
Matthew P. Pritts of Woods Rogers PLC
Megan's Law (Community Notification). Adds to the offenses for which registration of sex offenders is required: ma.
Civil Rights: Sex Offender Registration is Constitutional
Mark A. Goldsmith of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Plaintiff, a convicted sex offender, filed suit challenging the constitutionality of the 1994 Michigan Sex Offender.
Managing Adult Sex Offenders in the Community
Jeremy Travis of Department of Justice
This article addresses the issues of how sex offenders can be managed in community settings in ways that enhance public safety and victim protection.
California's New Megan's Law Website: Employers Are Cautioned
Rod M. Fliegel of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
On December 15, 2004, California's new Megan's Law website was unveiled, allowing anyone with the click of a mouse to easily obtain access to California's database of the state's more than 63,000 registered sex offenders. The website was launched to help Californians better protect their families by becoming aware of the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders living in their communities. However, California law expressly prohibits the use of the state's sex offender registry information for employment purposes, except as otherwise provided by statute or to "protect a person at risk." Misuse of registry information is actionable and may expose the user to actual and exemplary damages, attorney's fees, and a civil fine.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: SEC Adopts Rules Regarding Disclosure of Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations
Joseph D. Masterson and Seth L. Smythe of Quarles & Brady LLP
In late January 2003, the SEC adopted final rules implementing Section 401(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 regarding disclosure of off-balance sheet arrangements and aggregate contractual obligations.