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Teacher's speech not protected by First Amendment when made pursuant to official duties
Lavigne v. Great Salt Bay Community School Board, decided by First Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a teacher...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Langiano v. City of Fort Worth, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City o...
Teacher's speech at staff meeting not protected by First Amendment
Hartzell v. Marana Unified School District, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...