Legal Articles, Other

Teacher Denied Injunction Despite Tenured Teacher Act

Blog post on teacher employment contracts and the role of tenure.

Yale University Police Officer Had Power to Make DUI Arrest, Says Court

Blog post on the authority of University police to make a DUI arrest.

Court Declines Interfering in Yale University's Tenure Process

Blog post about Connecticut court declining to get involved in the process of awarding instructors tenure at Yale University.

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

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

Ex-Teacher's Claims Against Board of Education Undermined By Contract

Blog post on the topic of teacher employment contracts in Connecticut.

Expelled Student Lacks Specifics in Breach of Contract Claim

Blog post about a student who tried to sue his school using a theory of breach of contract after he was expelled for possessing a knife on school grounds.

Student Expelled For Explosive Misconduct With M80s

Blog post about a student who was expelled for setting off multiple M80s at school.

Student's Explicit Language Justifies Expulsion, Says Court

Blog post about a student who was expelled for using explicit language who then sued for re-enrollment.

Mother Challenges IEP for Lack of Emotional Support

Blog post about a mother who challenged her child's IEP on the basis that it did not provide for adequate emotional support.

High School Class Challenges New Attendance Policy

Blog post about a group of high school students who brought a lawsuit against their school for its implemented policies regarding non-attendance penalties.

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