Legal Articles, Civil & Human Rights
Teacher Argues Tenure Denial Was Result of Age Discrimination
Blog post about a teacher who brought a case against the board of trustees for the Connecticut state university system alleging she was denied tenure because of her age.
Supreme Court Sets New Standard in Age Discrimination Decision
Blog post on a recent Supreme Court decision that has set a new standard in age discrimination cases.
Race and Religious Discrimination in the Modern World: An Overview
Blog post giving an overview of discrimination based in race and religion in the workplace.
An Interview With Justice Ginsburg
Interview with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on a variety of topics including recent decisions and the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
Education: A Necessity for Equality and Civil Rights
Blog post about the civil rights of students in public schools.
Court Unconvinced By Country Club Wife's Emotional Distress Claim
Blog post about a woman who filed a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress when she was denied membership to a country club from which her husband had his membership cancelled.
Parents Lack Standing in Suit Against Fraternity & University
Blog post on the issue of parents' standing to sue a university for the injuries of their adult children sustained while the child is enrolled.
Employment Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Blog post on the rights of disabled employees under federal law and protections against workplace discrimination.
School Fails in Obligations to Bullied Disabled Student
Blog post on a school failing to provide adequate protection to a disabled student against bullying.
Special Education and the Transition Bill of Rights: An Overview
Blog post on the Transition Rights Bill and the process of getting special education students ready for life after school.