Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (October 29, 2019): The Asheville Police Department (APD) is dedicated to furthering our commitment to transparency and accountability.

(CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams ...

Securities lawyers know that the regulatory regime for disclosure and shareholder communications under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), when action is being taken ...

ASHEVILLE - Police have formally implemented a controversial search policy civil rights advocates say will reduce racial disparities but that a law enforcement advocacy group says could endanger ...

Informed consent is one of the most important aspects of conducting ethical research with human participants. Respecting the autonomy of research participants, the investigator must provide complete ...

The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research participant is treated with respect and human dignity. This is achieved by safeguarding and advocating for the participant's ...

Potential subjects or the parents of children who are subjects are presented (either verbally or in writing) with the same information required in a written consent document, but documentation of the ...

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