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• California's New Megan's Law Website: Employers Are Cautioned ( January 2005 )
  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 ( February 2003 )
  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.

• Defending the Charge of Rape ( March 2000 )
  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 .

• Megan's Law Won't Protect Kids ( August 1999 )
  Katie J. Weiss of Law Offices of Henry Dahut

  Most child molesters aren't pedophiles and can change, but stigmatizing them reduces their chances.

• Managing Adult Sex Offenders in the Community ( January 1997 )
  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.

• Civil Rights: Sex Offender Registration is Constitutional ( July 1998 )
  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.

• Virginia Public Safety Legislation ( April 1998 )
  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.