Chicago-Kent College of Law has experts available to discuss current legal issues. September 10 is Grandparents' Day. The U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year ruled that grandparents are not entitled to visitation rights to their grandchildren when the children's parents object.
Most states currently have some type of law allowing court-ordered visitation for grandparents.
Professor Douglas Godfrey can discuss the decision and its possible impact on grandparents' rights. The new school year has begun. School administrators face the difficult challenge of ensuring safety while preserving students' free speech and expression rights. Professor Kling has also worked with school administrators to draft student handbooks and student discipline codes. He is available for interviews.