Education Law

Litigation Daily |News

USC Student Expelled Over Rape Charge Granted New Hearing

Michael Booth | December 12, 2018

A three-judge panel of District Seven of the Second Appellate District on Tuesday overturned a prior ruling by a Superior Court judge who said the expelled student was not deprived of a fair investigation and hearing.

The Recorder |News

Court Grants New Hearing to USC Student Expelled Over Rape Charge

Michael Booth | December 12, 2018

A three-judge panel of Second District Court of Appeal on Tuesday overturned a prior ruling by a Superior Court judge who said the expelled student was not deprived of a fair investigation and hearing.

Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

Delawareans for Educ. Opportunity v. Carney

December 12, 2018

State officials' motion to dismiss complaint alleging state failed to provide sufficient funding to disadvantaged students denied where Delaware Constitution's Education Clause required state to provide meaningful public education and judiciary was empowered to determine whether legislature's statutory scheme was unconstitutional.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Department of Education Proposes Changes to Title IX: For Better or for Worse?

Kimberly C. Lau | December 10, 2018

On Nov. 16, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education issued proposed regulations to supplement Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in response to a dire need for clarification of the gender discrimination statute that has evolved so far from its beginnings. This article examines the provisions requiring more work during a 60-day notice-and-comment period, and those worth applauding.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

ER v. Spring Branch

December 10, 2018

E.R. is a child entitled to special education and services from Spring Branch Independent School District. E.R. was transferred to a new school within the SBISD without an admission, review, and dismissal committee meeting.

The Recorder |Case Digests

Love v. State Department of Education

December 10, 2018

Repeal of personal belief exemption to child immunization requirements does not violate parents' rights under California Constitution

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

The Fight for Educational Justice in New Jersey

Alissa Bernstein | December 07, 2018

OP-ED: The state's outdated "last in, first out" law prevents children in Newark from getting the education they deserve. And when politicians fail to protect children, the court system provides a way to seek justice, enforce their constitutional rights and make positive change.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

D.B. v. Jersey City Bd. of Educ.

December 07, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed the dismissal of their complaint under the Anti-Bullying Act and alleged age discrimination under the NJLAD.

The Recorder |News

In UCLA Stabbing Case, Appellate Court Puts University on the Hook for Protecting Students

Ian Lopez | December 05, 2018

The move makes way for Katherine Rosen, a former UCLA student stabbed by her classmate while on campus, to bring her case against the university before a jury.

Litigation Daily |News

In UCLA Stabbing Case, Appellate Court Holds University Responsible for Student Safety

Ian Lopez | December 05, 2018

The move makes way for Katherine Rosen, a former UCLA student stabbed by her classmate while on campus, to bring her case against the university before a jury.

The American Lawyer |Q&A

Cappuccino, Bill Lee and the Harvard Admissions Case

Vivia Chen | December 05, 2018

"The people bringing the suit would like to return to a day that's long passed," says the Wilmer partner representing the school in a challenge to its admission policies regarding Asian-Americans.

New York Law Journal |Commentary

Dysfunctional Law Gives Everyone Rights and Harms Children

Michael J. Broyde | December 05, 2018

The law gives everyone just enough rights to hurt schoolchildren in underperforming private religious schools, but not enough rights to actually help them. In cases where religious parents want less education than the state mandates—or even simply refuse to teach that which conflicts with their religious faith that the state labels a minimum—a compromise is needed.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

N.W. v. Greater Egg Harbor Reg'l High Sch. Dist.

December 05, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his LAD complaint.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Holeman v. Freehold Reg'l High Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ.

November 29, 2018

The plaintiff appealed from an order that denied his motion to vacate an arbitrator's award, which upheld tenure charges.

Delaware Law Weekly |News

Laster Greenlights Lawsuit Challenging Del. Education Spending Gaps

Tom McParland | November 27, 2018

Chancery Court Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster said it appeared the current system for allocating public school resources suffered from "deep structural flaws" and that Delaware's public schools have become re-segregated by race and class.

The Recorder |Case Digests

United States ex rel. Rose v. Stephens Institute

November 26, 2018

Statements in institution's certification of eligibility for federal financial aid funds satisfied Escobar standards for falsity and materiality

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Susana Taveras, &c., et al., Respondents, v. Maryellen Elia, &c., et al., Appellants.

November 21, 2018

Matter of Elaine DeVera

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

D.D. v. Camden City Bd. of Educ.

November 14, 2018

Defendants moved to partially dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to state a claim and failure to name an indispensable party.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

N. Highlands Reg. High Sch. Bd. of Educ. v. C.E.

November 06, 2018

Plaintiff moved to stay the decision of an ALJ awarding reimbursement to defendants.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

State v. Goines

November 05, 2018

The state appealed the ruling of a municipal court judge that determined a Rutgers University Police Officer lacked jurisdiction to stop and arrest defendant for DUI.

New York Law Journal |News

Stony Brook Granted Summary Judgment in Case Over Handling of Alleged Sexual Assault

Colby Hamilton | October 31, 2018

The Long Island state school was found to have met the threshold required under Title IX of federal civil rights law.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Ruggiero v. Moravian Coll.

October 30, 2018

Plaintiff moved for default judgment in her action against defendant college for failure to accommodate her disability but court found that college's failure to respond was the product of a communication breakdown between law firm that represented college and college's insurer as to who would defend the case, plaintiff showed no prejudice from the delay and while defendant might have acted negligently, negligence did not establish culpable conduct. Motion denied.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Parker v. Sch. Dist. of Philadelphia

October 30, 2018

School district, school principal and staffing agencies moved to dismiss plaintiff's action for wrongful termination, first amendment retaliation under §1983 and a Monell claim where she reported an incident of possible child sexual abuse to the state hotline and complained that school guidance counselor did not report the incident and court found she sufficiently alleged the principal possessed the final policymaking authority with respect to her termination. Speech about a school district employee's failure to comply with mandatory

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Phillips v. Town of Hebron

October 29, 2018

Student Claiming Discrimination Required to Exhaust Administrative Remedies

New Jersey Law Journal |

Grewal Declines to Cancel Speech at Rider Despite Conflict of Interest Allegation

Charles Toutant | October 26, 2018

Grewal was added as a "necessary party" in a lawsuit over Rider University's planned sale of Westminster Choir College.

Law.com |News

Lawyer Couple Shared Too Much, Prompting Disciplinary Action

Scott Flaherty | October 25, 2018

Can a two-lawyer home lead to legal ethics quandaries? The answer is yes, at least in the case of a couple from Ohio.

National Law Journal |News

Universities Sue DHS, Immigration Services Over Trump Administration Re-Entry Policy

Ian Lopez | October 24, 2018

The policy, universities and students argue, is "intentionally designed to impose tens of thousands of reentry bars on F, J, and M visa holders each year."

Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

M.K. v. Prestige Acad. Charter Sch.

October 24, 2018

Plaintiff failed to timely effectuate service on one defendant, but claims against another party were not barred by a release in a settlement agreement.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Opponents of Choir College Sale Deem Grewal 'Necessary Party' in Dispute

Charles Toutant | October 22, 2018

A lawsuit over Rider University's planned sale of Westminster Choir College has drawn in Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to take a stand on the ongoing dispute over the pending deal.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Court Says School District Liable for Counsel Fees for Psychologist Charged With Assault

Michael Booth | October 22, 2018

We conclude that as a school psychologist … plaintiff held a position under Hackettstown's jurisdiction," Appellate Division Judge Mitchel Ostrer wrote. "The critical point is that plaintiff served as a school psychologist in a Hackettstown school.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Seton Hall Switches Counsel in Sex Abuse Investigation

Dan Packel | October 19, 2018

The university initially said Paul Weiss' Ted Wells Jr. would handle the probe into allegations involving a former archbishop, but former Obama White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler at Latham is now running the show.

Daily Report Online |News

Legislator Asks Court to Dismiss Cheerleader's 'Take a Knee' Suit

R. Robin McDonald | October 19, 2018

Outgoing lawmaker Earl Ehrhart contends that the constitutional rights of student athletes at public colleges and universities are more limited than their fellow students because they are representatives of government-funded institutions and, by extension, of the government that funds them.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Welsh v. Warren County Special Servs. Sch. Dist.

October 19, 2018

Defendant appealed from the judgment granted in favor of plaintiff.

Daily Business Review |News

Supreme Court Details Clash Over Education Ballot Measure

Jim Saunders | October 18, 2018

The justices said the proposed constitutional amendment had “defective” ballot wording that would not inform voters of the measure's “true meaning and ramifications.”

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

In the Matter of the Petition of the Vill. of Loch Arbour to Form an Indep. Sch. Dist.

October 18, 2018

Ocean Township and the Ocean Township Board of Education appealed from the Board of Education commissioner's decision authorizing the Village of Loch Arbour's referendum on withdrawal from the Ocean Township School District.

Daily Business Review |News

Florida's University Performance Funding Set for Changes

Lloyd Dunkelberger | October 17, 2018

The new model would allow any state universities that improve their performances on a series of measures to receive full shares of the state performance funds.

Daily Business Review |News

More Oversight Planned After Improper University Spending

Lloyd Dunkelberger | October 17, 2018

The revelation about the UCF spending prompted the Board of Governors to call for all 12 universities to review their funding of building projects over the last decade, while UCF is conducting its own investigation of the improperly used funds.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

J.L. v. Bd. of Educ. of the Bridgewater-Raritan Reg'l Sch. Dist.

October 16, 2018

Petitioner appealed the Commissioner of Education's decision modifying the ALJ's decision and directing the Board to conduct a hearing as to whether his daughter harassed or bullied another student.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

L.E. v. The Plainfield Pub. Sch. Dist.

October 15, 2018

Failure to Provide Police Protection or Enforce Laws Did Not Apply to School's Duty to Supervise Students

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Dodson v. State-Operated Sch. Dist. of the City of Newark

October 11, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the trial court's order affirming an arbitration award upholding the tenure charges filed against plaintiff.

The Recorder |Case Digests

Doe v. Regents of the University of California

October 11, 2018

UCSB student denied any semblance of fair hearing on accusation of sexual misconduct

The Recorder |News

UCSB Student Accused of Sexual Assault Gets Suspension Tossed on Appeal

Ross Todd | October 10, 2018

Noticeably absent was even a semblance of due process," wrote the court. "When the accused does not receive a fair hearing, neither does the accuser.

The Recorder |Case Digests

Doe v. University of Southern California

October 09, 2018

Substantial evidence supported university's finding that student cheated on final exam

Delaware Law Weekly |News

Delaware ACLU Challenge to Inadequate School Funding Gets Green Light

Tom McParland | October 08, 2018

A Delaware Court of Chancery judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing state and county officials of failing to provide adequate school funding for disadvantaged students, thanks in part to outdated property tax assessments.

Daily Business Review |News

Federal Judge Blocks Releasing Records on FIU Bridge Collapse

Jim Saunders | October 08, 2018

Senior U.S. District Judge William Stafford quashed a ruling by a state-court judge that would have required the Florida Department of Transportation to turn over records requested by the Miami Herald.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Doe v. Torrington Bd. of Educ.

October 08, 2018

Motion For Summary Judgment Denied For Board Of Education Arguing Sovereign Immunity

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

State v. J.S.G.

October 08, 2018

Parent Did Not Have Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in His or Her Name Listed in Child's School Record

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

M.G. & D.G. on behalf of M.G. v. N. Hunterdon-Voorhees Reg'l High Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ.

October 08, 2018

The matter came before the court on two cross-motions for summary judgment.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

L.E. v. The Plainfield Pub. Sch. Dist.

October 05, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the summary judgment dismissal of their complaint.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

L.E. v. The Plainfield Pub. Sch. Dist.

October 05, 2018

Plaintiffs appealed from the summary judgment dismissal of their complaint.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Plaintiffs Drop SDNY Suit Opposing Rider University's Sale of Choir College

Charles Toutant | October 03, 2018

The plaintiffs sought to have the sale declared illegal, claiming it violated the terms of the merger agreement between Rider and Westminster.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

3rd Circ. Solidifies Protections for Students With Service Animals

Kevin Golembiewski | October 03, 2018

When a child with disabilities needs an accommodation to access school, her parents can request it. If the accommodation is reasonable, federal and state civil rights laws require the school to provide it.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

K.D. v. Downingtown Area Sch. Dist.

October 02, 2018

The appellate court clarified that the U.S. Supreme Court's holding in Endrew F. v. Douglas Cty. Sch. Dist. did not implicitly overrule its meaningful-benefit test applicable to a public-school student's individualized education programs and that the minor child's programs were reasonably calculated to enable her to make appropriate progress. The appellate court affirmed the district court's judgment in favor of the school district.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Kagalwalla v. Fleres

October 02, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his defamation complaint.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

University of Texas v. Isaac

October 01, 2018

Isaac sued UTEP under the TCHRA for unlawful age discrimination by denying her employment and failing to respond or interview her for open positions.

Daily Business Review |News

Florida Board of Governors to Scrutinize Universities Projects

Lloyd Dunkelberger | September 28, 2018

In addition, the Board of Governors is making arrangements with an outside firm to conduct an “independent review of university financial controls and processes.”

The Legal Intelligencer |News

St. Joe's Defends Investigation in Sexual Assault Case

Lizzy McLellan | September 27, 2018

The university says its investigator, a Cozen O'Connor lawyer, adhered to the school's definition of sexual assault, so the disciplined student can't sue for breach of contract.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

College, the Culture of Assault and Changes to Title IX

Fara A. Cohen | September 27, 2018

Due to the popularity and appeal of college sports, sports-related scandals are usually the ones making the headlines. For example, in May 2016, Art Briles was dismissed as head football coach of Baylor University for mishandling sexual assault allegations against his student-athletes.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

K.G. v. Cinnaminson Twp. Bd. of Educ.

September 26, 2018

Both parties filed for summary judgment in plaintiff's appeal of the decision that defendant did not fail to provide plaintiff's child with a free appropriate public education and declining to order defendant to pay child's tuition at an out-of-district private school.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Commonwealth v. Yim

September 25, 2018

Trial court committed no error in finding that university public safety officers were not state actors for purposes of the fourth amendment in student's challenge to the admission in his trial of LSD and drug paraphernalia found in his dorm room because the university conducted its search on its own terms and in accordance with its policies aimed at preserving student safety and state law vested no plenary police powers in the public safety officers. Affirmed.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Lauren v. Lewisville Independent

September 24, 2018

Lauren was a student with in LISD who was involved in a years-long dispute over whether she should have been diagnosed with autism or an intellectual disability and whether that issue should have affected her education program.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

State v. J.S.G.

September 24, 2018

Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Doolen v. Esper

September 19, 2018

Cadet's Separation From West Point Supported by Evidence, Did Not Violate Fifth Amendment

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Pa. State Sys. of Higher Educ. v. Ass'n of Pa. State College and Univ. Faculties

September 18, 2018

Arbitrator's award reinstating faculty member after his termination for a sexual offense conviction 27 years earlier did not violate the essence test or the public policy exception to the essence test. Affirmed.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

What You Need to Know About Changes to the Pa. Public School Code

Katherine H. Meehan | September 17, 2018

On June 22, Act 44 was enacted containing, among other things, new school safety provisions that have immediate requirements of schools across the state as they start the new school year.

Daily Business Review |Commentary

Do Schools Have an Increased Responsibility to Prevent Violence?

Christopher Marlowe | September 17, 2018

Basic rules, codes of conduct and discipline, are areas in which we accept that our schools will act with authority as surrogates for the benefit of our children. Both to maximize the learning taking place, but also the very safety of our children.

Daily Business Review |News

Court Backs Student Suspension in Sexual Harassment Case

Jim Saunders | September 14, 2018

A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit rejected arguments by Jeffrey Koeppel that the Valencia College had violated his First Amendment and due-process rights and the federal education law known as Title IX, which addresses discrimination based on sex.

Law.com |News

Title IX is Changing, and Lawyers Have Opinions

ALM Staff | September 14, 2018

Delving into the pros and cons, litigators and former administrators are expecting to see changes as a result of these proposals.

Daily Business Review |News

UCF Improperly Used $38 Million on Building Project

Lloyd Dunkelberger | September 14, 2018

UCF President Dale Whittaker told the state university system's Board of Governors that the school has replenished the state money, while taking steps to investigate the problem and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Daily Business Review |News

Hazing Suit Claims FSU Fraternity Member Caused Brain Injury to Designated 'Scumbag of the Week'

Zach Schlein | September 13, 2018

Miami attorney David W. Bianchi, of Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, is representing Nicholas Mauricio, who was allegedly knocked unconscious during an event by the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity chapter at Florida State University.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

The Evolving Field of Transgender Rights in Private Schools: Part III

Justin G. Weber and Brian H. Callaway | September 12, 2018

This article outlines what schools should consider as they make, amend, or review policies and best practices relevant to transgender students.

Law.com |Infographic

Campus Sexual Assaults: What You Need to Know about Title IX Changes

Max Mitchell | September 12, 2018

New rules under federal law are set to follow the repeal of Obama-era guidelines.

National Law Journal |News

Here's What You Need to Know About the Changing Title IX Guidelines

Max Mitchell | September 12, 2018

New rules under federal law are set to follow, after the repeal of Obama-era guidelines for dealing with sexual assault at schools.

National Law Journal |News

Are Schools Increasingly Acting as a Minor Judiciary, Holding Quasi-Trials?

Max Mitchell | September 12, 2018

"We're starting to see it develop, right in front of us like a sort of hurricane, where it's becoming a court system on campuses," said Stetson University professor Peter Lake, who previously served as an interim director of Title IX compliance.

National Law Journal |News

'Kangaroo Court': Lawyers Weigh in on Betsy DeVos' Proposed Title IX Policies for Handling Sexual Misconduct on Campus

Raychel Lean | September 12, 2018

If implemented, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos' proposed changes to Title IX's campus sexual misconduct policies would reduce the liability of schools when investigating and pursuing cases against alleged perpetrators, who would be considered innocent until proven guilty.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Stockton University Beset With Title IX Suits Over Handling of Rape Cases

Charles Toutant | September 11, 2018

In at least seven suits filed as of early September, the plaintiffs, current and former students at Stockton, describe attending fraternity parties where they were drugged and given alcohol before losing consciousness, then waking up with the realization that they had been sexually assaulted.

Daily Report Online |News

Ex-KSU Cheerleader Sues Over Efforts to Stop Kneeling Protest

R. Robin McDonald | September 07, 2018

A former KSU cheerleader has sued university officials, a former state representative and the county sheriff, claiming that her constitutional rights were violated when cheerleaders were barred from the playing field during the national anthem.

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

J.L. v. New York City Dep't of Educ.

September 07, 2018

DOE Failings Allegedly Prevented Disabled Students From Attending School, Receiving FAPE

Corporate Counsel |News

Proposed Title IX Rules May Bring Clarity to GCs, Help to Defendants

Sue Reisinger | September 05, 2018

Rules in the works at the U.S. Department of Education might help clarify some of the issues university GCs face around sexual assault and harassment cases. But they're unlikely to be a cure-all.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Texas Commissioner of Education v. Solis

September 03, 2018

Appellee entered into an employment agreement with appellant school district for the 2012-2013 year.

Daily Report Online |Case Digests

National Casualty Company v. Georgia School Boards Association - Risk Management Fund

August 31, 2018

Commercial Insurers May Lawfully Provide Coverage Excess to Coverage Provided by Pooled Risk Funds Established by School Boards

The Legal Intelligencer |News

Moravian Student Sues School Over Sexual Assault Response

Lizzy McLellan | August 30, 2018

A Jane Doe plaintiff says the school created a hostile environment by failing to remove the alleged assaulter from her classes and residence hall.

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Fisher v. Richmond, The Am. Int'l Univ. in London Inc.

August 29, 2018

University Did Not Commit a Breach of Contract In Failing to Grant Master of Arts Degree

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

West Morris Reg'l High School Bd. of Educ. v. West Morris Reg'l Educ. Ass'n

August 28, 2018

The defendant appealed from a determination by the Public Employment Relations Commission that the start and end date of the school calendar was a non-negotiable managerial prerogative.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Berardelli v. Allied Serv. Inst. of Rehabilitation Med.

August 28, 2018

District court's jury instructions were flawed in student's Rehabilitation Act action over school's refusal to allow her service dog to accompany her to school. Vacated and remanded.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

The Growth of Environmental and Energy Law Education in Pennsylvania

John W. Carroll | August 23, 2018

A recent informal survey of the nine Pennsylvania law schools (University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne, Penn State, Dickinson, Widener, Villanova, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel and Temple) shows that each school offers basic courses in environmental law and at least some aspects of energy law.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Navigating the Evolving Field of Transgender Rights in Independent Schools: Part II

Justin G. Weber and Brian H. Callaway | August 22, 2018

Private schools across the country continue to grapple with how to properly educate all students in light of still-developing issues regarding transgender rights, as well as continuing legal uncertainty about those rights.

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The American Lawyer |Slideshow

The 2018 Lifetime Achievement Honorees

Ben Seal | August 22, 2018

Our annual award honors lawyers whose careers have helped shape the legal profession.

The American Lawyer |Profile

Lifetime Achiever: Richard Riley, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

Meredith Hobbs | August 22, 2018

Richard Riley, the former South Carolina governor and education secretary under President Clinton, has given his career to advancing children's education.

Daily Business Review |News

Parrotheads and Lawsuits: Buffett Endorses Graham for Governor

Gary Fineout and Brendan Farrington | August 20, 2018

That shouldn't be too surprising. The iconic Florida entertainer and businessman has had some history with the Graham family.

The Recorder |News

Judge Holds UC Regents in Contempt in UCSB Stalking Case

Ross Todd | August 13, 2018

A state court judge in Santa Barbara found that the school's revised decision in a case she sent back to the school for further review was "merely a poorly rewritten decision that appears to be a justification for the earlier result."

The Recorder |News

Court Revives Claremont McKenna Student's Appeal Over Sexual Misconduct Suspension

Ross Todd | August 09, 2018

The Second District Court of Appeal held that in a case that turned on believing the accuser's version of conflicting accounts, the process should have included opportunities to hear from the accuser in person or by video conference and to ask her appropriate questions.

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Student Expelled on Sex Assault Charge Can't Sue Rider as 'Doe,' Judge Says

Charles Toutant | August 08, 2018

The plaintiff's fear of social stigma fails to outweigh the general interest in favor of open judicial proceedings, U.S. Magistrate Judge Tonianne Bongiovanni ruled. And a statement to the media by Doe's lawyer in connection with the case also weighs against granting permission to proceed anonymously, she added.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

'Janus v. AFSCME'—Top 5 Takeaways From Supreme Court Decision

Michael V. Puppio Jr. | August 08, 2018

On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled more than 40 years of established precedent by handing down a decision in favor of nonunion member public employees.

The Legal Intelligencer |News

Mental Health Records at Issue in St. Joe's Assault Case

Lizzy McLellan | August 07, 2018

Alleged sexual assault victim Jane Roe said a request for her mental health records "smacks of victim blaming."

The Legal Intelligencer |News

St. Joe's: Student Disciplined for Assault 'Simply Upset With the Result'

Lizzy McLellan | August 02, 2018

St. Joe's argued that its investigation, conducted by a lawyer from Cozen O'Connor, was fair and unbiased.

Daily Business Review |News

Appellate Court Affirms Order to Release Surveillance Footage From Stoneman Douglas Shooting

Zach Schlein | July 25, 2018

A Florida appellate court Wednesday upheld a ruling ordering the Broward Sheriff's Office and School Board of Broward County to release surveillance video from the Valentine's Day mass shooting that claimed 17 lives at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The American Lawyer |News

Can Lawyer Couples Share Too Much?

Scott Flaherty | July 24, 2018

Two Ohio education law attorneys who are engaged to be married were sanctioned by a disciplinary board for sharing client information with one another.

Daily Business Review |News

Voting Rights Group's Lawsuit Challenges Education Amendment

Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida | July 13, 2018

The amendment was advanced by the Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years and has the ability to place constitutional changes directly on the general-election ballot.

Corporate Counsel |Commentary

One Alum's View of Michigan State and the Nassar Scandal

Susan Hackett | July 13, 2018

Former ACC general counsel Susan Hackett offers her take on the school's response

Supreme Court Brief |

Kavanaugh's First (And Only) SCOTUS Argument | Thomas Gets the 'Right' Seat

Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle | July 11, 2018

As Brett Kavanaugh's nomination advances, here's a look back at his first—and only—U.S. Supreme Court argument. Plus: Anthony Kennedy's retirement means Justice Clarence Thomas gets a new chair.

Corporate Counsel |News

Ohio State Sex Abuse Scandal Broadens. Did US Rep. Jim Jordan Know?

Sue Reisinger | July 05, 2018

The number of victims at OSU—reportedly over 1,500—threatens to dwarf the historic $500 million case recently settled at its Big Ten counterpart, Michigan State.

The Recorder |News

Teachers Seek Return of Union Fees in Wake of SCOTUS 'Janus' Decision

Amanda Bronstad | July 03, 2018

A class action suit filed this week in the Central District of California is among the first filed since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its pivotal ruling on union fees.

Daily Business Review |News

Teachers, Unions Challenge New Law Affecting Public School System

Lloyd Dunkelberger and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida | July 03, 2018

The law, which passed during this year's legislative session and took effect Sunday, enacted a series of major changes in the public school system.

Corporate Counsel |News

Michigan State University's Fight to Restore Its Honor

Sue Reisinger | July 02, 2018

A look into how the university's legal department has handled the Larry Nassar nightmare