Suing a Private School: Beware of Pitfalls Several months ago I wrote a post on suing a private school. I outlined three different causes of actions that typically come into play: Breach of Contract Claims; Fraud; and, Negligence. The post has been so popular that I...
Focused 100% On Education Law Matters
Year: 2016
Understanding the College and University Appeal Process
Understanding the College and University Appeal Process When a student attending school at a college and university is accused of wrongdoing there is usually some sort of process that is followed. Many times that includes a formal or informal hearing. If a student...
Accused of Cheating? Top Three Tips from an Education Law Attorney
Plagiarism, academic dishonesty, falsification of work. Whatever your school calls it is not important. You’ve been accused of cheating. This is one of the most serious accusations that can be made against a student. In many cases, a school can expel a student if the...
Suing a School For Bullying? How To Strengthen Your Case.
Suing a School For Bullying: Using a Gebser Letter to Strengthen Your Case Bullying and harassment is a very serious problem that continues to affect students. Although there have been strives made to end bullying, it still occurs. Here in Florida, we have an...