Legal Articles, Constitutional Law

Court Reverses Judgment in Favor of Teacher's Invasion of Privacy

Blog post about a teacher's right to privacy in Connecticut.

Drunk Driver's Refusal of Sobriety Test Does Little To Curb Conviction

Blog post on the admissibility of statements made by people who have been arrested for a DUI and the Constitutional ramifications of allowing the evidence.

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.

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.

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.

Court Rejects Student's Privacy Claim After Alleged Threats

Article about a case where a student filed claims of personal injury and constitutional violations for not getting a hearing following a suspension for threats made against other students.

VAWA-Violence Against Women Act

Violence Against Women Act

Title IX: The Federal Ban On Sexual Discrimination

Blog post on federal law banning sexual discrimination.

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