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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Three Point Shot - January 2013

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/30/2013

In This Issue: - Take Me Out To the Ball Game, But Keep Me Away From the Flying Hotdogs - Full Court Press Gets Young Women the Right to Play AND Be Cheered - Will Dorsett be able to “Heisman” SER Media?...more

Why Would I Sue the Government?

by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham on 1/25/2013

Certain situations exist where you can file some kind of legal action against the government, either administrative or a lawsuit. Examples are special education due process hearings and Section 1983 claims for violation of...more

School District’s Actions To Stop Bullying Not Enough To Avoid $1 Million Damages In Student-On-Student Harassment Case

by Jennifer Smith | Franczek Radelet P.C. on 1/3/2013

In Zeno v. Pine Plains Central School District, the school district lost its challenge to a $1 million damage award for student-on-student harassment. Former student Anthony Zeno prevailed at trial against his school district...more

Georgia School District Not Held Liable for Student's Suicide

by Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 5/28/2012

This week the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled in favor of the Murray County School District on their motion for summary judgment in the case of Long v. Murray County School District. The case has...more

March 21, 2012 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily

by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 3/21/2012

The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more

New York Auto Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Applauds Reinstatement of Vision Tests for NY Drivers License Renewal

by The Perecman Firm on 10/5/2011

New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman applauds the decision of New York state officials to reverse their plans to let drivers renew licenses without taking a vision test. Critics, including a number of traffic safety...more