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Zero Tolerance Drug Policies and the Next Generation

27 Apr 2009, 5:00 am

The latest debate surrounds the plight of a Fairfax County junior who committed suicide when faced with possible expulsion over a violation of the school system's zero tolerance drug policy. [read post]

Maryland Law Blog - http://www.maryland-law-blog.com/

MRSA Cases Increasing, DC-Area Schools Affected

22 Oct 2007, 11:44 pm

  According to a recent Washington Post article, the following DC-area schools have identified school-based cases of MRSA: Montgomery County, MD schools have reported 14 cases Fairfax County, VA has reported 6 cases Anne Arundel County, MD has reported 1 infection, and 57 reports from parents regarding possible infections Wilde Lake High School in Howard County, MD has confirmed 2… [read post]

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog - http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/

[Ilya Somin] Fourth Circuit Stays Trial Court Ruling Against Racial Balancing Policy Discriminating Against Asian Applicants to Prominent Virginia Public School

1 Apr 2022, 3:41 pm by Ilya Somin

" Keam's sentiments are relevant because, as Judge Hilton found, Fairfax County school officials were influenced in part by pressure from the state government. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

Cops are mere humans, and not the law. When arrested, challenge them to the hilt.

25 May 2011, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

Tony Serra underlines why the best persuasion comes from believing in your client and cause.

7 Jun 2011, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

With racists still walking this earth, criminal defendants should have the sole and absolute right to waive a jury trial.

7 Aug 2011, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

Moving Toward Equality for Transgender Students in Virginia

12 Jun 2015, 7:58 am by Rahul Bhagnari

In Fairfax County, the school board passed the policy prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity despite the public hue and cry. [read post]

American Civil Liberties Union Blog of Rights - https://www.aclu.org/blog

US Supreme Court asked to decide if high school admissions policy discriminates against Asian Americans

22 Aug 2023, 6:10 pm by Marissa Zupancic | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US

A group of parents and students known as the Coalition for TJ originally sued the Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) claiming its updated admissions guidelines racially discriminate against Asian Americans. [read post]

JURIST - Paper Chase - https://www.jurist.org/news/

[Ilya Somin] Important New Lawsuit Challenges Attempted Racial Balancing at Prominent Selective Virginia Public High School

16 Mar 2021, 1:59 pm by Ilya Somin

The case could end up setting an important precedent: Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a second lawsuit over changes officials made last year to the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, its flagship STEM magnet school. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

Suit alleging admissions discrimination moves forward in Va. - The Washington Post

22 May 2021, 9:06 am by Tom Smith

Asian Americans constitute more than 70 percent of the student body, and for decades Black and Hispanic students have been woefully underrepresented there.The Fairfax County School Board, seeking to increase diversity at the school, drastically overhauled the admissions process at the school, scrapping a standardized test that had been the linchpin of the process. [read post]

The Right Coast - http://rightcoast.typepad.com/rightcoast/

County Law Libraries: 50 Mission Statements

3 Aug 2011, 1:40 pm

For example, Detroit (Wayne County) Michigan uses the law school libraries as a de facto county law library. [read post]

3 Geeks and a Law Blog - http://www.geeklawblog.com/

[Josh Blackman] Cancelling Portraits of White Judges in Fairfax County Courtroom

23 Dec 2020, 11:31 am by Josh Blackman

Fortunately, Judge Gibson didn't serve on the Fairfax County Circuit Court. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

VA - Bill Introduced To Keep Bus Stops Away From Sex Offenders' Homes

4 Jan 2008, 6:58 pm

"It really defies common sense for, as a matter of public policy, the commonwealth of Virginia to allow children to congregate each morning in front of the home of a person who has committed a crime against a child," Englin said.But Fairfax County public school officials said they will oppose the legislation, and they stand by their policy.They said they do not move bus stops solely because of a sex offender's residence.School security… [read post]

Sex Offender Issues - http://sexoffenderissues.blogspot.com/

A tale of judges ruling 5-4 on Miranda.

15 Jun 2011, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

The insensitivity of "Redskins", the First Amendment, and trademarking "Redskins".

5 Sep 2012, 9:00 pm

By Fairfax County/Northern Virginia/Maryland/Beltway criminal defense lawyer Jon Katz. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

[Ilya Somin] Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case Involving Use of Race-Neutral Means to Facilitate Anti-Asian Discrimination at Selective Public High School.

20 Feb 2024, 12:53 pm by Ilya Somin

Fairfax County School Board, a case in which the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ("TJ")—a selective high public school in Fairfax County, Virginia —used facially neutral means to to reduce the percentage of Asian students it admitted. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

Welcoming your thoughts for my talk tomorrow to a graduate human sexuality counseling class.

29 Feb 2012, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

Was Robin Hood right? Ask Victor Glasberg.

10 Apr 2011, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

Magnets for paranoia, conspiracy theorists and Toynbee tiles.

11 Dec 2010, 9:00 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

SCOTUS reverses California's ban on violent video games.

28 Jun 2011, 9:30 pm

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. [read post]

Underdog Blog - http://katzjustice.com/underdog/