Clean face masks or covering must be worn by all persons age six (6) and older within the City of Evansville at any time during which they will be in contact with people who are not household members, effective Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Several exceptions apply.Read More

Today, the Indiana Supreme Court traveled to Evansville, Indiana, to hear oral arguments on whether a juvenile can be questioned by police at school without receiving the Miranda warnings. The answer depends on whether the juvenile is being questioned by police in a “custodial interrogation,” meaning whether the juvenile is in police custody. If so,...Read More

Social media has become an integral component of our everyday lives, and has exponentially increased our ability to communicate and connect with others, and market our goods and services.  However, the use of social media is not without risks.  Social media posts are more frequently being used to support causes of action in legal claims....Read More

Recent cases in Illinois and Alabama involving controversial displays and leaflets help illustrate the guidelines public universities must follow when dealing with the expressive activities of students and visitors. In general, a university that permits students and outside visitors access to a portion of the university’s facilities to pass out literature, display posters or otherwise...Read More

The Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education is currently investigating more than 105 colleges and universities regarding allegations that they have failed in compliance with their Title IX obligations. Likely in an effort to stem the tide of new incidents, the Department of Education released a new Dear Colleague Letter on April...Read More

On October 30, the 7th Circuit released Meade v. Moraine Valley Community College, which included an interesting decision affecting schools and universities.  The Court held that a semester’s course schedule sent to an adjunct faculty member actually created an employment contract and rebutted the typical at-will employment agreement between employers and their employees.  This means...Read More

On the eve of Halloween, the 7th Circuit released a decision which may raise additional concerns for public employers.  In Meade v. Moraine Valley Community College, the Court held that public employees are able to openly criticize their employers when the topic of speech includes matters of public concern.  This ruling further solidifies the Supreme Court’s...Read More

Unfortunately, incidents continue to occur at schools throughout the country.  Teachers care about their students and they care about safety.  But many law-abiding Indiana teachers with valid lifetime concealed carry permits have found themselves in legally uncertain – or at least confusing – territory.  This is because legislation passed a few years back allowing employees...Read More