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Real Talk Podcast: Hazing Culture And How To Eradicate It
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are...
The Hazing Spectrum: Recognizing Acts of Hazing
National studies of student hazing have found that more than half of college students associated...
KJK Student & Athlete Defense – Title IX Campus Misconduct
What is Campus Misconduct? KJK Student & Athlete Defense attorneys, Susan Stone and Kristina...
Real Talk Podcast: Hazing Culture And How To Eradicate It
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are...
KJK Honored with Gold dotCOMM Award for the “Real Talk with Susan & Kristina” Podcast
KJK is pleased to announce that our podcast, “Real Talk with Susan and Kristina,” hosted by...
What to Do if You Get Hurt on a College Campus
Attending college should be an exciting time for young adults as they examine potential careers,...
8 Tips for Choosing a College From Your Friendly Lawyers and College Consultant
Eight Tips to Consider Before Selecting a College National College Decision Day, May 1, is right...
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Real Talk Podcast: Hazing Culture And How To Eradicate It
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Hank Nuwer, a leading expert on hazing. They discuss the origins of Hank's career focus on hazing, his comprehensive database of hazing deaths, and how he...
The Hazing Spectrum: Recognizing Acts of Hazing
National studies of student hazing have found that more than half of college students associated with clubs, teams or organizations experience hazing. Yet less than 10% of those who experience hazing actually call the activity an act of hazing. It is also estimated...
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Exclude Trans Sorority Sister
A federal judge in Wyoming has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG), a women-only fraternal organization (KKG is referenced as a “sorority” within this post). The aggrieved parties were seven sorority sisters of KKG, who chose to keep their...
More Recent Harassment Claims and the Impact on Students Going Forward
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Carly Boyd, a domestic relations attorney. In this episode, they talk about the effects of a recent Department of Justice Investigation at Case Western Reserve...
Cyber Warning: Watch Out for Digital Hazing
Given that social media and the Internet have a significant influence on various aspects of students' lives, it is unsurprising that they also play a role in the occurrence of hazing too. Hazing no longer occurs behind closed doors; platforms such as YouTube and...
Northwestern University’s Hazing Scandal: Not Shocking to Student Defense Attorneys
Unveiling a Disturbing Hazing Scandal On July 24, 2023, Lloyd Yates sued Northwestern University for being subjected to hazing that occurred on the football team. The hazing scandal dealt a career-ending blow to Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern's football coach. Within...
Exploring Hazing: Safeguarding Students’ College Experience through Social and Legal Awareness
Despite the prevalence of anti-hazing laws and school hazing policies, hazing still persists on college campuses across the country. As news reports continue to circulate with new details about hazing allegations at Northwestern University (and lawsuits continue to...
Advice and Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Navigate Drugs and Alcohol on Campus
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler talk about when and how parents should talk to their college bound kids about drugs and alcohol, practical advice about drugs on campus, and tips on how parents can better...
Ohio Advances Early Identification and Support for Students with Dyslexia
Starting this Fall, Ohio’s Dyslexia Law mandates that schools take a more holistic approach to dyslexia. For starters, school districts will have to screen all children in grades K-3 and students grades 4-6, if requested by parents, for dyslexia. This screening is...
Public or Private? Families of Children with Disabilities Face Tough Choices
While public schools are required to serve children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), private schools are not required to meet the same standards. The IDEA provides: “[n]o parentally-placed private school child with a...
How Grief Recovery Impacts Our Mental and Physical Health
In this episode of Real Talk, KJK Student Defense Attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by Samantha Pierce, CEO of Renegade Soul. In this episode, they talk about topics relating to health and fitness. They discuss why physical fitness is more than...
Update on the Legal Rights of Ohio Students
Issue 1 and the November Ballot Initiative In the special election that took place in August 2023, Ohio voted against Issue 1. Issue 1 proposed requiring 60% of the vote to pass a constitutional amendment rather than a simple majority. Although not explicitly stated...
