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National Law Journal

Justices Take Up Challenges to Race-Based Admissions Policies at Harvard, North Carolina

The two cases, which are likely to be argued next fall, take direct aim at the court's 2003 decision in "Grutter v. Bollinger."
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Federal Gov't OKs Florida Plan for Spending Education Money

"It is heartening to see, reflected in these state plans, the ways in which states are thinking deeply about how to use American Rescue Plan funds to continue to provide critical support to schools and communities," U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Student's Expulsion Over Death Metal Lyrics in Snapchat Post Violated Free Speech Rights, Court Rules

Although the post sparked a series of events that led to disruption within the Delaware County school community, the court found that the student should not have been punished for it, as the school district failed to consider the context of the communication.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Are Colleges, Universities on the Hook When Hazing Crosses the Line?

The court found there was no negligence per se, negligence, duty or contractual right. Even though there were rather dramatic and lengthy allegations concerning how the student was treated and claims that the university turning a blind eye, the court found there was no abuse, no affirmative duty and no harassment because of sex.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Pa. Supreme Court Issued Its Opinion on School Mask Mandates, but Local Disputes May Still Persist

The high court's order hands mask-related decision-making power back to local districts, but the petitioners' attorney said whether or not local school boards have the power to enforce a mask mandate is still an open question.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Newark Board of Ed Turns to Schenck Price in Accommodations Dispute

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the document here.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

High Court Signals Backing for Tax Dollars at Religious Schools

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservatives cast doubt on a Maine program that covers the cost of private education in parts of the state that don't have public schools but bars use of the funds at schools that promote religion.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ's Anti-Critical Race Theory Bill Likely Fails Constitutional Muster

We urge the New Jersey State Bar Association to vigorously oppose this ill-advised legislative proposal.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Florida University Promotes Longtime Employee to General Counsel

The University of Central Florida promoted Youndy Cook to general counsel. She'd been acting general counsel since W. Scott Cole stepped down as general counsel in December 2020.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Michael Jones' Crowning Achievement at Kirkland Is Part of the Long March Toward Equality

The Kirkland partner secured a $577 million settlement on behalf of Maryland's historically Black colleges and universities, a victory that will have a lasting impact on the future of Black education.
5 minute read

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