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06/17/2026

Two former students and a teacher file lawsuits against Conejo Valley Unified School District alleging mishandling of sexual assault reports and whistleblower retaliation. The cases highlight Title IX compliance issues and the importance of protecting educators who advocate for student safety.

06/17/2026

SPLC and NEA file lawsuit challenging Department of Education's discontinuation of 28 federal grants for English learner teacher training. The lawsuit argues the agency ignored established performance criteria and instead targeted grants based on isolated references to diversity and inclusion language. A significant case on federal education policy and administrative law.

06/17/2026

UFT lawsuit: School charter illegally granted to husband of Success Academy founder

https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/16/uft-lawsuit-school-charter-illegally-granted-to-husband-of-success-academy-founder/

The United Federation of Teachers challenges SUNY's approval of a charter transfer, raising questions about compliance with New York's charter cap and governance authority.

SUNY, which has charter granting authority, approved the transfer earlier this school year. The UFT asked a Manhattan-based state court on Monday to nullify SUNY’s actions, saying it side-stepped a statutory cap on the number of…

06/16/2026

New York court dismisses school board president's censorship claim. Case addresses First Amendment issues and state law regarding student rights in educational settings.

Wachter and two Rockville Centre district parents had argued the state was forcing them to censor themselves and others who spoke about transgender student issues at board meetings.

06/16/2026

New York teachers unions challenge charter school expansion. NYSUT and UFT filed suit alleging violation of state charter cap law regarding Strive Charter School.

NYSUT and UFT have filed a legal challenge against SUNY's approval of a charter transfer that they say violates New York's charter school cap and state law. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Strive Charter School from opening.

06/15/2026

The EEOC's lawsuit against the New York Times (Case No. 1:26-cv-03704) tests how federal anti-discrimination law applies to workplace diversity initiatives. The case highlights evolving legal standards for employment decisions and the importance of merit-based hiring practices.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) lawsuit against the New York Times, EEOC v. The New York Times Company, Case No....

06/15/2026

New York Legislature advances two significant employment law reforms: the No Severance Ultimatums Act and the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act. These bills would strengthen employee protections by requiring consideration periods for severance agreements and limiting waivers of employment rights under state labor and human rights laws.

Both chambers of the New York Legislature have passed the No Severance Ultimatums Act and the Anti-Waiver of Employment Rights Act. The No Severance Ultimatums Act would add certain procedural hurdles to obtaining an enforceable post-employment release of claims, while the Anti‑Waiver of Employme...

06/14/2026

Former school principal alleges wrongful termination after refusing to participate in efforts to undermine teacher unionization. A significant case highlighting whistleblower protections and workplace accountability in education.

/PRNewswire/ -- National civil rights trial lawyer John Gomez joined former Albert Einstein Academies Elementary School Principal Margaretta Boutserse and...

06/13/2026

Brooklyn Jury Returns $18M Verdict in Child Victims Act Lawsuit

https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/06/12/brooklyn-jury-returns-18m-verdict-in-child-victims-act-lawsuit/

Brooklyn jury awarded $18 million in a Child Victims Act lawsuit involving the NYC Department of Education. Significant verdict in education sector liability case.

The jury heard testimony from an 89-year-old former Brooklyn resident who "remembered everything," said plaintiff's counsel, who highlighted the case as the inaugural jury verdict concerning the CVA and a New York City public school.

06/13/2026

'Ghost jobs' could soon be illegal in New York

https://www.fastcompany.com/91558427/ghost-jobs-could-soon-be-illegal-in-new-york

New York may prohibit "ghost jobs"—positions posted but not genuinely available. This employment law development addresses workplace discrimination concerns in hiring practices.

State lawmakers recently passed a bill that could help address a major source of frustration for job seekers: listings for positions that don’t actually exist.