Dodging bullies; federal courts resist student-violence liability suits

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed regarding suits filed against schools on behalf of students injured by school violence. The courts have resisted these suits, filed under 42 USC 1983, These suits are filed under 42 USC 1983, and reasons courts have resisted them are detailed.

Cases, Tort liability, Tort liability of school districts, School districts

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Election fallout; legal implications of the 2000 vote controversy are ripe for discussion

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The legal community's opinion of Bush v. Gore, the legal opinion ending the contested presidential election of 2000, is discussed. Possible damage to the public opinion of the judiciary was mentioned, and the opinion that the court should have avoided this case is shared by many.

Elections, Presidential candidates, Public opinion, Contested elections

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Broadcasting violence; debate intensifies on whether media should be liable for school shootings

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The charge of violent motion pictures or video games as the cause of the increase in school shootings is discussed. Such suits have generally not done well in the courts, and the video game industry has claimed protected creative expression.

Causes of, Influence, Violence in motion pictures, Movie violence

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