August 30, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
It was late at night, and the student was trespassing in a dangerous area off school grounds. But it was the school’s fault that she was struck and killed by a train, her parents said.
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August 28, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Allegations levied against a 67-year-old equestrian team coach by a freshman member of the team were detailed and serious. See what a court said about the student’s claims.
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August 21, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
An alleged assault victim says she was victimized again when her school failed to take the right steps in response to the attack.
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August 17, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A court threw out a student’s sexual harassment claim against a professor – but you may be shocked to learn why.
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August 15, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A school’s decision to eliminate its women’s equestrian team led to a lawsuit, and the latest ruling in the case is not what the school wanted.
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August 10, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
After performing a prayer ritual that bordered on an exorcism, two university employees were fired. Then they sued.
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August 8, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
When a student made a negative comment about a professor’s course in an online forum, the professor wasn’t happy. See how the situation led to a lawsuit.
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August 3, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
An artist is mad because the school used her design without telling her. But the school insists it didn’t need her permission.
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August 1, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A student with multiple sclerosis complained about a lack of parking spaces for people with disabilities. See if the court granted her request for a six-figure award.
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July 24, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A university in Connecticut desperately wanted a court to find cheerleading qualifies as an official sport. Here’s why – and what the court decided.
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July 19, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
The Recording Industry Association of America thought it had a big win against a student who shared some music files. But something’s changed.
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July 11, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A suit filed by female student-athletes got a big boost as a result of a preliminary federal court ruling.
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July 9, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
How much can it cost to deny on-campus housing when you’re not supposed to? One school learned the hard way.
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July 6, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A school’s nondiscrimination policy clashed head-on with a Christian student group’s membership requirements. A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruling resolved the question in favor of …
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July 2, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
The student was sent home soon after beginning a foreign studies program in Cuba. Here’s why – and what happened when she sued.
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June 29, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
How young is too young to go to college? A new case raises the question.
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June 15, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
The student claimed unlawful bias under federal law. But his lawsuit hit a major snag.
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June 6, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A school pulled a student’s athletic scholarship after getting a letter saying he was a “sexual predator or sexual offender.” Then the school got sued.
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May 31, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
This state’s legislature appropriated $10 million for what it said was a worthwhile – and legitimate – educational cause. But a court said otherwise.
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May 23, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Was it a valid exercise of free speech — or harassment that the college should have stopped? See what a court decided.
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May 16, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A Vietnam veteran said a school should have waived a financial aid limit because he had post traumatic stress disorder. Did a court agree?
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May 4, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Some notebooks went missing after a school had a professor’s lab and office cleaned. Did a jury award him too much?
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April 26, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
School policy banned firearms possession on campus without written permission. But a state law said something else.
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April 24, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A student said his transcript didn’t list all his completed courses and got a grade wrong. So why did he lose his lawsuit?
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April 19, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
The school says the group’s application was late – but the group says it was denied funding because of its political leanings.
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March 14, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A student admitted to plagiarism, but claimed he was expelled for other reasons. See how a court sorted out the mess.
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March 9, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
It seemed like a reasonable request: Hold some office hours. But it led to big trouble.
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March 8, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
It sounded like a pretty clear-cut case of age bias – but a federal appeals court said it’s not.
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February 22, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
It could end up being a monumental case against the NCAA — and it just cleared a big initial hurdle.
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February 16, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
When a school told its female wrestlers they’d have to start competing with men for a spot on the team, the real fight began.
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February 13, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Sure, it hurts to have to pay a lawyer. But are attorneys’ fees a compensable “injury” under the law?
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February 8, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
When the University of South Carolina sought to trademark “SC” for use on its baseball gear, it ran into some resistance from the University of Southern California.
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February 6, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
When a member of a university’s swim team hurt her back, she said it was the fault of the school and its swim coach. Was she right?
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February 2, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Responding to a report of a student “waving a knife around,” college police officers went to his room and found the knife – and much more. The big question: Was the search legal?
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January 31, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A Christian high school claimed a university shouldn’t be allowed to reject high school courses it deems too religious. Did a court agree?
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