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Constant Bullying Deprives Disabled Girl of Appropriate Education, Says Court

Blog post about a NY case where the bullying of a girl with special education needs was determined to have deprived her of her right to an appropriate education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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.

Takata Defective Airbags Recall: What you Should Do if Your Car is One of Them

One of the biggest news of 2014 is the nationwide recall of numerous car dealers of various brands and make of cars due to the defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturer of car parts.

The Need for Title IX: Fighting Sexual Violence in Public Schools

Blog post on federal law efforts to fight sexual violence and harassment in public schools.

US Army Reopens Sexual Harassment Case Regarding Dallas Shooter

Blog post about a reopend case of sexual harassment against army reservist who killed five people in Texas.

The Scope of Title VII: Same-Sex Harassment to Sexual Violence

Article on the protections offered by Title VII against workplace sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Infant Brain Injuries - St. Louis Car Crash Attorney

Each year, over 1,500 children are diagnosed with mild to severe brain injury.

New Data Shows UCONN Improvements in Sexual Assault Reporting

Article on the improvements that the University of Connecticut has made in reporting instances of sexual assault.

Medical Professionals Call For Early Action in Prevention of Sexual Abuse

Blog post on the topic of prevention of sexual assault in schools.

New London Coast Guard Academy Investigated Amid Sexual Assault Claims

Article about an investigation at the Coast Guard Academy in New London due to allegations of sexual assault.

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