Students' Rights

When you asked the professor the reason as to why other students were allowed to see their scantrons and you were not, what did he say? Is this a...

Yes, he can record public areas, the exterior of your home (such as the mailbox) and any areas visible from the public space. No legal expectation...

Indiana is a one party consent state, so it is generally okay to record a conversation as long as the party doing the recording was a party to the...

Can my landlord take pictures with her cell phone of my daughter and me without permission?

Yes, she can do this if you and your daughter were in public or in an area visible from the public space. Minors and adults have no legal...

My son's english teacher keeps talking about how she has sex with his wife during class. is it legal for him to say that in

Call a meeting with the Principal so he/she can investigate as to what is actually being said and what is really being said. If it is a public...

Yes, they can. When the student is on school property or at a school event off campus. It is an increasingly common practice.

I'd like to know if a HIPAA violation has occurred and whether I have any legal recourse.

There is no private right of action under HIPAA. You can file a complaint with the Dept of Health and Human Services, and if they want, they will...

Do I have any privacy rights in a dance class?

No, you do not have privacy rights in public or in areas visible from the public space. So you can be recorded without your consent. If your...

I am a teacher being harassed and bullied by another teacher. What should I do?

The common grammatical errors and misspellings will not be enough. You can possibly get a lawyer to send this person a legal letter, but honestly,...

How do I file for a motion without an attorney yet? Do I sue cps, probation and police?

CPS, probation officers, and law enforcement are immune and protected from civil lawsuit, as are people who make reports to them. A "motion" is a...