Laura Giles

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Gregory Szewczyk |Laura Giles

This episode is part of our "Bridging Campuses: LegalInsights on Education Industry Consolidation" series, where wediscuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, andoutline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. In today's episode, we discuss rapidly evolving stateprivacy laws, and compliance regulations such as FERPA and GLBA,that are creating a complex landscape in higher education.

1 week ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles Moms are on our minds this month as Mother’s Day is coming up. However, there are some mothers who are often overlooked during this special time – birth mothers. Mother’s Day can be a day each year that is painful for some, including birth mothers who placed their children for adoption.

2 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles Did you know that there is a month devoted to mental health? May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to learn about ways to feel well and to better cope with stress. This is a great time to spread awareness, become educated, advocate for those who are suffering and share resources. In the past, people didn’t hear much about this topic.

3 weeks ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles There is almost nothing negative to say about spring. Blossoms on trees, buds on flowers, sunshine in the sky and, for those of us who love rain, it’s the perfect time of year!There is one trend that occurs each spring that we can all remember to fight against. Food donations typically begin to decrease during spring and into the summer months.

1 month ago | heraldextra.com | Laura Giles

Courtesy Jeremy HallLaura Giles April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, educate ourselves and resolve to take action. Of course, we can do these things all year, but having a month dedicated to this important cause helps spread awareness and protect those who are the most vulnerable in our communities.