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Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Case Finally Settled: Rochester School District to Pay $1.6 Million

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Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester City School District has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a woman who alleges she was raped more than 100 times by a music teacher during her time as a student at East High School in the 1970s. In order to protect her identity, the woman has been referred to as Betty Doe in court documents. Attorney John Bansbach, who represents the woman and eight other women who claim they were sexually abused by the same music teacher, Edwin Fleming, explained the details of the case. According to Bansbach, the … Read more

Carteret County School Board Faces Legal Battle Over Unlawful Academic Calendar for 2024-25

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CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. – The Carteret County Board of Education is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it adopted an illegal calendar for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. According to the suit filed on Friday, eight individuals are holding the board accountable for a decision they believe will negatively impact parents, students, and business owners. The lawsuit argues that the board’s vote for a calendar that starts two weeks earlier than allowed by state law is in violation of North Carolina regulations. The board’s desire to align the school’s start date with that of Carteret … Read more

Legal Tech Giant Partners with Vanderbilt Law School to Pioneer AI Solutions in the Legal Industry

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Atlanta, Georgia – A leading legal tech company, Aderant, and Vanderbilt Law School have announced a new collaboration aimed at promoting a greater understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of law. Both organizations prioritize AI, with Aderant having introduced AI tools like MADDI to enhance law business management and Vanderbilt Law School founding the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) to explore the intersection of AI and legal services. The collaboration between Aderant and Vanderbilt Law School began with a presentation by Aderant CTO Andy Hoyt to Vanderbilt Law School students associated with VAILL. … Read more

Assistant Principal Files Lawsuit Against Rapid City School District, Alleging Violation of Civil Rights

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Rapid City, South Dakota – The assistant principal of Rapid City Central High School has filed a lawsuit against the Rapid City Area School District and its school board, alleging a violation of her civil rights. Jennifer Griffin claims that her superior, Mike Talley, engaged in grooming behavior to initiate a sexual relationship with her. In response, the district has released a statement acknowledging the lawsuit and the allegations of sexual harassment, asserting that they appropriately addressed Griffin’s formal complaint in accordance with Title IX regulations. The district asserts that it provides annual sexual harassment … Read more