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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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“Satan’s representative” wins $4.5 million verdict

Assistant Attorney General, Andrew Shirvell, of Michigan was sued by the University of Michigan student body president, Christopher Armstrong who 

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Blog, Student Rights at School
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Is hazing illegal?

Hazing laws exist in most states to protect students from serious harm, usually physical, and even death as there have 

Cyberbully Text Message
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North Carolina “torments” the First Amendment

In what may be the first piece of legislation of its kind in the country, North Carolina passed a law 

Charlotte Dawson
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Twitter bullies target celebrities

Country western star, LeAnn Rimes, age 30, has been the target of multiple bullies over the past year. When news 

Blog, You and Other Important Rights
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What does a “statute of limitations” mean?

A “statute of limitations” is a law or rule that sets a time period for you to file a lawsuit 

Marijuana Leaf
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Study shows marijuana use and IQ are linked

The University of Otago in New Zealand released a report in September, 2012 that studied the long-term effects of marijuana 

cyberbully
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2012 cyberbullying study dispels myths

A study published in May, 2012, in the European Journal of Developmental Psychology* argues that media reports about the prevalence 

School Desks
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Does use of a “restraining desk” at school violate the Constitution?

Schools across the country use various methods of keeping students seated and looking forward at the teacher during class. Kids 

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Another four letter “S” word to stop using

By now you have undoubtedly heard of Phoebe Prince. Phoebe was a 15-year-old freshman at a high school in Massachusetts. New 

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10 ‘Legal Drugs’ Used by Teenagers

Studies have shown that 1 in 7 teens struggle with a drug or alcohol problem. A report on teen substance 

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