On Wednesday, April 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. A copy of the Court’s opinion is available here. Jane Cummings (“Cummings”), a deaf and legally blind woman, sued a physical therapy provider that...
The VAWA has Serious Implications for College Campuses On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (the “VAWA”) into law. The VAWA, considered to be the most significant campus sexual assault legislation in a...
Understanding what credit card fraud can look like Credit card fraud doesn’t just involve mysterious charges from overseas or charges for seemingly endless electronics; it takes many forms and can happen accidentally. Just signing a credit card slip for someone, even...
Moving John Doe Off Campus: Expanding Pseudonym Filings Beyond Title IX Lawsuits We sue educational institutions when our clients have been wrongfully expelled or suspended for violating a college’s Title IX sexual misconduct policy. When we file these federal...
Remember when you couldn’t contain your excitement over sharing plans for your upcoming vacation with coworkers and friends? Or the thrill of posting travel highlights on social media – and making everyone a little jealous? Adios, beaches. My, how the tides have...
In this episode of Real Talk, Student & Athlete Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by two high school students to discuss the topic of cancel culture. They address recent examples and share their different views on the subject, including...
Ah, predictions. This past May and June, the Student & Athlete Defense group wrote a blog and recorded a podcast about how colleges will implement and enforce social distancing rules. Fast forward, we’re here. Just this week, Florida Gulf Coast University...
In this episode of Real Talk, Student & Athlete Defense attorneys Susan Stone and Kristina Supler are joined by James Pasch, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of Cleveland, to discuss the rise in anti-Semitism in schools across the United States....
During these challenging times, we must all acclimate to the “new normal.” For parents of children who are on an IEP or 504 Plan, there are even more things to juggle and adjust. As summer begins to come to a close, some districts have rolled out their intended plans...
With the end of quarantine seemingly nowhere in sight, the release of the musical Hamilton on streaming platforms, was a welcome distraction. As you may know, the Broadway hit begins with Alexander Hamilton arriving in New York to start a new life, with the belief...