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School Board Held Liable In Bullied Student's Suicide

Blog post about a school board having legal liability for a bullied student's suicide.

CT's Courts Take Active Role in School Bullying Problem

Blog post about Connecticut courts taking steps to address the issue of bullying in schools.

Legal Meaning of "Teacher" Disputed in Superintendent's Termination

Blog post about a former assistant superintendent suing Hartford Public Schools for wrongful termination by claiming she was a teacher with tenure who was not given the proper hearing before being fired.

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.

Deaf Truck Driver Sues ESPN for Disability Discrimination

Blog post about a teacher whose employment was terminated and because she had tenure she sought to be reinstated.

Secretary Tillerson, Attorney General Sessions, and Secretary Kelly Make Statements on Travel Executive Order

On March 6, 2017, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly released statements about President Donald Trump's new travel Executive Order issued on the same day.

Professor Claims Sex Discrimination in Tenure Denial

Article about a professor who claims sex discrimination is the reason she was denied tenure.

Fair Employement Practices Act Bars Pregnant Woman's Discrimination Claim

Blog post about a woman whose claim of employment discrimination was not allowed due to the Fair Employment Practices Act.

Former Prison Guard Sues Dept. of Corrections for Sexual Harassment

Blog post about about a case where a former prison guard sued her former employer for sexual harassment and discrimination.

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