Investigation finds no abuse in time-out boxes, but cites many compliance violations
FRANKLIN COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An investigation from Bond Schoeneck & King Attorneys into the use of “time-out boxes” in a school district’s elementary programs…
Cheating off ChatGPT: Can Teachers Prove if AI Wrote Something?
How Do Teachers Prove Students Used AI to Write for Them? Even if a teacher cannot prove that AI like ChatGPT wrote something, evidence may still suggest it is more likely than…
Watervliet hate crime probe uncovers multiple fraudulent NY driver’s licenses and REAL IDs
WATERVLIET, N.Y. (WRGB) — An investigation into a hate crime turned into a case of fraudulent documents. On Tuesday, we reported about an 18-year-old Afghan national who was…
Family of one of James Yerdon’s alleged targets speaks out
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Albany County District Attorney is pursuing a case against 55-year-old James Yerdon, accusing him of sexually assaulting two boys over a multi-year…
Woman with service dog faces challenges at Walmart
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A shopping trip for Crystal Pratt and her service dog turned into something unexpected. Pratt was repeatedly told to leave the store because her dog…
Marine drill instructor sentenced over boot camp hazing death arrested after early release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Task & Purpose) — A former Marine drill instructor who was sentenced to prison following the hazing death of a recruit at boot camp was released early…
How an Attorney Can Assist With the Grade Appeals Process in New York
When a student receives a grade that they perceive is incorrect, it can be both a frustrating and overwhelming response. While most grade disputes are handled directly by the…
IEP vs. 504 Plan: Understanding the Difference
Terms such as “IEP” and “504 Plan” are frequently used interchangeably. However, they are not conceptually the same. It is important for parents and students to understand…
Parents sue school district over alleged use of wooden box for special-needs son
FORT COVINGTON, N.Y. (WRGB) — Parents of an 8-year-old non-verbal autistic boy are suing the Salmon River Central School District, alleging their son was placed inside a…
Police probe another device at New York school with ‘timeout box’
FORT COVINGTON, N.Y. (Times Union) — The St. Regis Mohawk Police Department is examining the use of another device possibly used to block or confine students in the Salmon…