Pro-life club may sue Ind. H.S. for censorship By Paul Katula • Dec 19, 2016 A pro-life club at an Ind. H.S. says the school showed viewpoint discrimination in banning its poster, which opposes abortion. Lawsuit possible.
N.Y. school sued over strip-search By Paul Katula • Dec 16, 2016 A student was allegedly strip searched in N.Y., based on 3 students who said she was carrying drugs. She wasn't. Now she's suing the school.
Expelled for using the N-word? Sue the school. By Paul Katula • Dec 6, 2016 A text-message exchange between friends at a private high school in Chicago has led to the expulsion of 2 girls for making racist remarks.
Alleged D.C. shooter was investigating ‘fake’ news By Paul Katula • Dec 4, 2016 A man was arrested in connection with a shot fired at a pizzeria in Washington. No one was hurt. He was reportedly investigating a news report.
On flag-burning & a free and independent press By Paul Katula • Nov 30, 2016 Can the president throw someone out of the country for burning the flag? Can he throw someone in jail for doing that?
Teacher awarded $200k in due process claim By Paul Katula • Nov 19, 2016 In a case of possible age discrimination against a teacher, a jury and judge in Indiana skirt the issue, ruling on a due process claim instead.
Trump settles fraud suit over his university By Paul Katula • Nov 18, 2016 Trump U. settled a case in which it was alleged that the Trump organization made fraudulent claims to convince people to pay thousands of dollars.
Trump strategist’s site: Bullying reports are fake By Paul Katula • Nov 17, 2016 We note the uptick in bullying reports nationwide since the election. Some news sites say reports are exaggerated. Keep it in perspective.
Can a regular person criticize a teacher? By Paul Katula • Nov 11, 2016 Laws designed to prevent adults from criticizing teachers are too broad and may violate free speech protections in the 1st Amendment.
Blind woman sues school that keeps kids off bus By Paul Katula • Oct 26, 2016 Should schools be required to provide transportation for non-disabled students of disabled parents? Atlanta Public Schools is asking.