Newsletter Archives: Legal Briefings

April 2020 (pdf)

In this issue

• Open Meetings in a Virtual Environment
• Creative Collaborations, Independent Decisions: Antritrust Law in a Pandemic Response World
• Hosting a Virtual Summer Camp for Children?

September 2019 (pdf)

In this issue

• "Man's Best Friend? A Review of the University's Policies Regarding Animals on Campus"
• Resource Reminder - Office of General Counsel's Website

December 2018 (pdf)

In this issue

• "It's a Deal" - How to Process University Contracts
• Do You Know Your Rights Guaranteed by the First Amendment?
• Resource Reminder - Office of Risk and Compliance

February 2018 (pdf)

In this issue

• Export Controls
• Interns and FLSA — updated guidance from U.S. Department of Labor

November 2017 (pdf)

In this issue

• Traveling Abroad and Gifts: the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Kansas Governmental Ethics Act
• Student Trip Guidelines Updated
• Dear Atty — Title IX

September 2017 (pdf)

In this issue

• Anti-discrimination

March 2017 (pdf)

In this issue

• Records retention
• Dear Atty — nepotism rules

October 2016 (pdf)

In this issue

• Free speech on campus
• Election campaigns and other political activities

November 2015 (pdf)

In this issue

• Internships, externships, and the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Resource reminders:
  • Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and
  • Copyright Consultation Service

August 2015 (pdf)

In this issue

• “Fair use” of copyrighted works
• Resource reminder: Office of Employee Relations
• Dear Atty — writing student letters of recommendation

February 2015 (pdf)

In this issue

• 5 best practices for avoiding legal problems
• Role of the Office of General Counsel
• Consulting agreements
• Processing University contracts

August 2014 (pdf)

In this issue

• Documentation of employee performance and conduct
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Case law updates:
  • Fisher v. University of Texas — race-conscious admissions
  • Lane v. Franks — government employee’s testimony is protected speech
• Political campaign activity rules

May 2014 (pdf)

In this issue

• International contracts and activities
• Honor and Integrity System
• Resource Reminder: Kansas Board of Regents policy manual
• Dear Atty — registered student organization events on campus

February 2014 (pdf)

In this issue

• Liability for off-campus University-related activities
• International trips
• Students of concern
• Dear Atty — relationship between the KSU Foundation and the University

November 2013 (pdf)

In this issue

• Holiday decor, religion, and the First Amendment
• Raffles as fundraisers
• Ethics rules for state employees on gifts, meals, transportation, and entertainment
• Dear Atty — communications with outside attorneys on University matters

September 2013 (pdf)

In this issue

• Fisher v. University of Texas — race-conscious admissions and other programs
• Lawyer as a fiduciary
• DOMA (“Defense of Marriage Act”) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Windsor decision
• Resource reminders:
  • Student Access Center
  • Copyright and fair use guidance at K-State Libraries

May 2013 (pdf)

In this issue

• Liability for employment-related activities
• FERPA and student records
• Parade permits — city requirements

November 2012 (pdf)

In this issue

• Getting sued — minimizing litigation risks and exposure
• Contracting with private, public and “zero” dollars
• Handling requests for documents

August 2012 (pdf)

In this issue

• About the Office of General Counsel
• Crime reporting, campus security, and the Clery Act
• Tips for completing I-9s