Key Takeaways Experts analyze, classify incidents, and opine on what exactly happened They help establish whether prevention and response protocols met or violated the standards governing how institutions should address incidents They can substantiate the harms caused by incidents and whether the institutions’ actions or inactions were the probable cause...
Key Takeaways Parenting plans and school choice need to align so that each parent can reasonably participate in the child’s education. Carefully considered school logistics in custody cases make the child’s school attendance manageable and ease parenting schedules. A child’s stability impacts their academic, emotional, and social well-being, making it...
Key Takeaways The parent who chooses the school in a custody battle typically depends on whether the custody arrangement is sole or joint. When parents can’t agree at all about school decisions in custody cases, courts step in using the “best interest of the child standard.” Some factors that courts...
Key Takeaways: The safety and well-being of children and youth should be at the heart of any church governance system. Protecting minors from abuse and other dangers begins with establishing effective, comprehensive policies tailored to the programs, activities, and risks in the church. Church policies should outline clear measures for...
Key Takeaways Expert testimony is crucial for navigating negligence and personal injury cases in schools. Proving negligence in student injury cases requires establishing four key elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. A qualified student injury expert witness provides objective, actionable insights to help attorneys build a...
Key Takeaways Various expert witnesses can help when navigating sexual harassment cases in boarding and prep schools. The role of expert witnesses involves analyzing evidence, offering objective insights, and testifying on various factors, including the duty of care, breach of standards, validity of claims, and school liability. Engaging qualified experts...