By David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach A parent of a 7th grade student calls the middle school principal to complain that her daughter, Caitlyn, is being “harassed” by a […]
Understanding the 2024 Title IX Regulations
By: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. states that “no person in the United States shall, […]
Mental Health, Threat Assessment, and the Law
LEGAL ONE Monthly September 2024 David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach As we settle into a new school year, and observe September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, our nation […]
What Kind of “Harm” Must an Employee Prove to Establish a Claim of Discrimination When Being Involuntarily Transferred?
By: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M. Can an employee succeed in a Title VII/NJLAD Discrimination Claim against an employer, if a staff member is involuntarily moved to a different position? In April of […]
Special Education Dispute Resolution: Significant Changes to the State’s Systems
by John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law New Jersey’s special education procedural protections and dispute resolution system have been undergoing, and will continue to undergo, significant changes to policies and procedures […]
Summertime And Legal Liability: Have Fun… But Don’t Let Your Guard Down!
By David Nash, Esq, Director of Legal Education and National Outreach While significant work continues on numerous fronts for school districts, summer is a time for school leaders to reflect, take a deep […]
Special Education Dispute Resolution: Significant Changes to the State’s Systems
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law New Jersey’s special education procedural protections and dispute resolution system have been undergoing, and will continue to undergo, significant changes to policies and procedures […]
Understanding the Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act – What School Principals and Supervisors Need to Know
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research In 2019, the New Jersey Legislature raised the bar when it comes to the legal obligation for school districts in the area […]
Employee Indemnification – To Pay or Not to Pay, that is the Question
By Michael Kaelber, Esq., Coordinator of Continuing Legal Education and Research New Jersey school law provides for school employees who are sued for an act or omission arising out of their duties as an […]
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Meeting Legal Requirements for Educating Students with Disabilities
By John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to assist with completing many tasks in the workplace and in daily life. While there is […]