Legal Articles, Other

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.

$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.

Bullied Special Education Student Sues School Board for Recklessness

Blog post about a special education student whose parents sued his school for recklessness due to harassment both on the bus and at school.

Coach Complicit in Football Team's Assault of Special Education Student

Blog post about the liability of the school and coaches of a football team that assaulted a special education student on the team.

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