Homeland security: an inside perspective of the last seven years and a look ahead / Jessica R. Herrera-Flanigan -- State and federal emergency powers / Michael Greenberger and Arianne Spaccarelli -- Understanding the role of Northern Command in the defense of the homeland: the emerging legal framework--authorities and challenges / Lisa L. Turner, Jeanne Meyer, and Harvey Rishikof -- The USA PATRIOT Act and the federal anti-moneylaundering regime / Mark J. Biros -- Compliance is not enough: what it really takes to maintain responsible information security / Donald A. Purdy, Jr. -- Information protection / James W. Conrad, Jr. -- 2008: the year of increased worksite enforcement / Dawn M. Lurie, Mahsa Aliaskari, and Joe Whitley -- Succession planning and business continuity / James P. Gerkis and Adam Klepack -- The SAFETY Act--a practitioner's guide tothe homeland security technology catalyst / Mark J. Robertson and Jeffrey Kaliel -- Security-based reregulation of transportation after 9/11: giving coherent client advice in a volatile rules climate / Joel A. Webber -- Maritime security developments and TWIC tribulations / Jonathan K. Waldron -- Chemical facility anti-terrorism standards / CFIUS and foreign investment / Jonathan G. Cedarbaum and Stephen W. Preston -- Export control enforcement developments / Thomas E. Crocker