Legal Topics
Guidance and information on common legal topics.
Affiliated Entities
Learn how affiliated nonprofit entities help strengthen the University’s research, outreach, and financial resources.
Affiliation Agreements/Internship Agreements
Learn what academic affiliation agreements are and the process to create one between Penn State and a potential partner organization.
Business Transactions & Contracts
Agreements, negotiations, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation in Penn State business transactions & contracts.
Faculty & Staff Matters
Matters associated with Penn State employees including benefits, contracts, employment & personnel, free speech & civil rights, human resources, research, retirement, tenure & promotion.
FERPA
Learn what FERPA protects and how Penn State students can give permission for their education records to be shared.
Immigration
We help Penn State navigate the complex immigration-related processes and questions that arise due to the global nature of the institution.
Intellectual Property
Helping to secure rights for inventions and creative works while ensuring compliance with copyright and patent laws.
Legal Documents
What to do if you are served with a legal document like a Summons, Writ, or Complaint indicating that a lawsuit has been filed agains the University.
Litigation
Providing legal guidance to prevent disputes, managing risk, and representing the University in legal proceedings.
Litigation Holds
What a legal hold is, when Penn State may require one, and what you need to do if you’re asked to preserve records during an investigation or legal matter.
Real Estate
Issues relating to the ownership, construction, leasing and management of all University real estate and facilities.
Subpoenas & Search Warrants
What to do if you are served with a subpoena or search warrant as a Penn State employee, and guidance for third parties seeking to serve the University with a records subpoena.
Questions?
These resources provide general information and answers to common questions but are not a complete list of all legal matters handled by our office. To contact an attorney about a specific matter not presented here, see our Subject Matter Index or contact GeneralCounsel@psu.edu.