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Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s BLSA Team Shines with Top Finish at Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition

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Boston, MA — Demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic prowess, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University clinched a top two position at the 2024–2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. This competitive event was part of the 57th Annual Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Regional Convention, emphasizing the strength and capabilities of the participating teams from across the Northeast. Over four grueling days, the team from Haub Law, consisting of students Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), … Read more

Pittsburgh Faces Legal Challenge Over School Tax Revenue Diversion, Straining City and Educational Budgets

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Pittsburgh, PA—A legal debate involving the diversion of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) tax revenue has been described as a persistent obstacle by local officials aiming to foster growth and enhance educational opportunities in the city. The controversy centers on funds being funneled away from the school district to the city, a practice that some argue has impeded progress and collaboration between city and education leaders. In a recent development, a lawsuit has been filed by a resident of Mt. Oliver Borough and PPS against the City of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania’s Department of Education. The lawsuit … Read more

Legal Battle Heats Up as Monsanto Faces $1.6 Billion in Damages for Toxic Chemical Exposure at Washington School

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Olympia, Washington — A spirited legal battle unfolded in Washington’s highest court this Tuesday, centering around allegations that Monsanto’s chemicals have negatively impacted the health of various individuals in a school community. Teachers, students, and parents exposed to harmful substances at the Sky Valley Educational Center in Monroe, are the plaintiffs, represented by an impassioned legal team demanding justice for the wrongdoing they claim to have suffered. The controversy primarily involves exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a group of synthetic organic chemicals bearing potential health risks and environmental impacts. Used widely in industrial applications before … Read more

Vermont Court Upholds Noncitizen Voting Rights in Burlington School Elections, Dismissing Conservative-Led Lawsuit

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Burlington, Vermont — A Vermont Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in local elections within Burlington. Judge Samuel Hoar, Jr. of the Chittenden County Superior Court rendered the decision on February 6, ruling against a case put forth by the nonprofit Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections, which represented Burlington residents Karen Rowell and Michele Morin. In the lawsuit filed on June 18, plaintiffs argued that noncitizen voting in school board and educational budget elections is unconstitutional under the Vermont Constitution’s Section 42. This section traditionally interprets citizenship … Read more