To Tweet or Not to Tweet, That Is the Question
Written and provided for MASSP by the attorneys at Lusk Alberston, P.C. In the days since President Trump's Inauguration, social discourse on a host of issues – immigration, trade, great big walls, and more – seems to have reached a fever pitch, particularly on social media. Fortunate is the Facebook timeline or Twitter feed devoid of political commentary from a relative, friend, or co-worker. Our young people have not been immune to…
The Final Flurry of 2016
Written for MASSP's LegalEase newsletter by the attorneys at Lusk Albertson The final weeks of 2016 held several important developments for public education. Legislative enactments by the "lame duck" Michigan Legislature were the primary source, but the Michigan Court of Appeals also weighed in with an important decision. Here's a quick recap of the final flurry of activity in 2016… Zero Tolerance Legislation (more…)
No More Clowning Around
Written for MASSP by the attorneys at Lusk Albertson PLC (more…)
Proposed Amendments to FERPA
Written and contributed by the attorneys at Lusk & Albertson, PLC (more…)
Accommodating Transgender Students
Written by the attorneys at Lusk & Albertson. Learn more about this, and other hot-button issues, from L&A Attorney Kevin Sutton at MASSP's Assistant Principal and Deans Summit - Feb. 1-2, 2016. From Caitlyn Jenner to "I Am Jazz," the transgender community has recently gained national attention in the news and pop culture. Simultaneously, issues relative to accommodating transgender students and employees have grown in schools and workplaces across the country. (more…)