On January 12, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether grandparents are 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 Thomas Hafemeister and Professor Douglas Godfrey are available for interviews about grandparents' rights. Holiday displays of menorahs, nativity scenes and other religious symbols on government property have led to a number of lawsuits in recent years. More and more shoppers are turning to the Internet this holiday season. Chicago-Kent experts are available to discuss electronic commerce issues. Last July President Clinton signed into law a bill to limit lawsuits related to possible Y2K computer problems.