Don’t be too quick to discipline students for social media posts done off campus!
When may a school discipline a student for social media postings? Student speech is protected by the First Amendment. And when a student engages in “pure speech” on political or social issues, the student is entitled to extra protection. The law is clear that schools have authority to discipline students for things they say on […]
Former Judge Terry Lewis Joins Firm
The law firm of Messer Caparello, PA, is pleased to announce that Terry Lewis, who recently retired after 30 years as a trial judge, has become of counsel with the firm and will focus on mediation and arbitration. Mr. Lewis was a general practitioner for 12 years before his election to the county court in […]
Employees Can’t be Fired for Being Homosexual or Transgender
It is now a violation of federal law for an employer to fire an employee because the employee is homosexual or transgender. The United States Supreme Court, issued its ruling, in a 6 to 3 decision, on June 15, 2020, in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia. Under the Court’s ruling, Title VII […]