Legal regulations. Malpractice law: an introduction. Intentional torts. Breach of confidentiality. Somatic therapies. Suicide. Sexual exploitation of patients. Violent behavior toward others. Premature release of potentially violent patients. Coping with a malpractice suit. Appendix 1: Duty to warn: overview and trends. Appendix 2: Duty to warn and/or protect: scope. Index of current cases.