The cost of hazing can be catastrophic. Every year, families hear stories about students whose lives were impacted by hazing - stories about students participating in activities that led to injuries like the loss of sight, broken limbs, and even death. According...
Many graduate applications inquire about prior disciplinary history. Some employers also request information about suspensions or expulsions, particularly in professions with licensing requirements. In these circumstances, applicants who have been found responsible...
Most of the time, we hear about Title IX in relation to colleges and universities. However, this critical federal law involves more than just institutions of higher learning. Title IX applies to elementary and middle schools. In fact, we’ve seen a rise in Title IX...
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. A copy of the Court’s opinion is available here. Jane Cummings (“Cummings”), a deaf and legally blind woman, sued a physical therapy provider that...
We recently noticed a rise in schools requiring students to undergo various forms of drug testing and drug evaluations. With this, there are often questions involving the legality and repercussions of student drug testing. Can schools require a student to undergo...
In an increasingly digital school environment, it is becoming easier for schools to access private and confidential information of pupils who spend the majority of their waking hours in their care or at their screens. A digital atmosphere leads to a more connective...
