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University Rejects Order to Disclose Student Employee Records

Blog post on the privacy afforded to students employed by the university they attend regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Dismissal of Yale Art Student Results in Legal Drama

Blog post about a student who was dismissed from the Yale University School of Drama and then brought suit against the school.

Wife Awarded $2.43 Million For Husband's Misdiagnosed Heart Attack

Blog post about a woman who was awarded $2.43 million after her husband died of a heart attack because it was misdiagnosed by doctors.

Speed Bump Fiasco Yields $1.4 Million to Injured Cyclist

Blog post about a cyclist who was seriously injured when thrown from her bike while riding over an allegedly defective speed bump.

$5,932.62 Awarded to Student for School's Breach of Contract

Blog post about a case where a student sued a school for dropping certain programs that it promised would be available.

State Sues Unlicensed Law School, Irony Ensues

Blog post about the state suing an unlicensed law school but were unable to prove that it was operating as an institution of higher education.

Teacher's Lack of Action in Tenure Hearing Undermines Appeal

Blog post on a a case where a teacher challenged a suspension.

School Immune to Own Bullying Policy, Denies Student Relief

Blog post on the topic of governmental immunity for schools when students have been injured on school grounds.

Teachers Union Sues School Board for Change in Conditions

Blog post about a case by the state teachers union against the school board for Beacon Falls and Prospect over a change in work conditions.

School Claims Student "Fell Through the Cracks" to Justify Expulsion

Blog post about a student who was expelled for threatening another with a knife and his subsequent appeal to have it expunged from his record.

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