What is an Education Attorney?
Table of Contents What is education law? What is an education attorney? Who needs an education attorney? What should you expect from an...
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Tanner Brooks
- Nov 14
- 5 min
Why K Altman Law is The Best Choice for Student Defense
Expertise, Experience, Commitment Unique Expertise K Altman Law is one of the only student defense firms in the country that combines...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Nov 9
- 13 min
What Are Adaptive or Life Skills in Special Education?
Table of Contents Definition of Adaptive Skills in Special Education Importance of Adaptive Skills in Special Education Significance of...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Nov 8
- 13 min
How to Avoid Due Process in Special Education?
Table of Contents Explanation of the Importance of Avoiding Due Process in Special Education Tips for Avoiding Due Process in Special...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Nov 1
- 11 min
What Actions can be Taken if the Parents Refuse to Consent to Special Education Services?
Table of Contents When should the School Ask for Parental Consent? The Legal Definition of Informed Consent What Happens If Parents...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Nov 1
- 11 min
Feel Academic Dishonesty Ruined Your Life? Here’s what to do next
Table of Contents Letting Go of the Past Reflection on Academic Dishonesty Experience Consequences of Academic Dishonesty Conclusion...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 31
- 3 min
For-Profit Colleges: Benefits and Considerations
If you’re considering applying to a degree program at a for-profit college, or you’re currently enrolled in one, there are key factors to...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 25
- 3 min
How Do I Fight a Bias Report?
Over 1,300 U.S. universities now use bias reporting systems, and the rate of reported incidents is only increasing. What this means for...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 25
- 3 min
Bias Reporting Systems: How Colleges Track (Mis)conduct
More than 1,300 universities now use the Maxient system to track and report on student behavior, giving colleges the ability to create...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 18
- 2 min
How You’ll Get Caught Using AI (Whether You Used it or Not)
It doesn’t matter whether you’re using an artificial intelligence program for assignments in high school, college or graduate school, or...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 18
- 2 min
But You Can Fool Turnitin, Right? (Not Likely)
In our last post we talked about the arms race unfolding between AI writing program users and AI plagiarism detection tools. Students and...
Tanner Brooks
- Oct 18
- 3 min
How Does Turnitin Work?
If you’re in college or graduate school, keeping your assignments away from AI plagiarism detection tools like Turnitin is like staying...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Oct 8
- 11 min
What is Sexual Harassment?
Table of Contents Definition of Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment as Unwelcome Conduct of a Sexual Nature Various Forms and...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Section 230: A Digital Shield - What It Is and Its Impact in Shaping the Internet of Today
In the digital era where social platforms, forums, and online marketplaces define much of our interaction, understanding the laws...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Oct 5
- 3 min
The Ongoing Attempts to Reform Section 230 and Its Impact on the Digital World
There have been several attempts to reform or repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. These attempts have come from both...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Sep 21
- 13 min
Differentiating between Plagiarism and Self-plagiarism
Table of Contents What is Self-Plagiarism? Ethical Concerns Impact on Readers and Professors Examples of Self-Plagiarism Instances of...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Sep 19
- 7 min
What Happens When You File a Title IX Complaint?
Table of Contents Preliminary Meeting with the Title IX Coordinator Purpose of the Preliminary Meeting Determining Desired Course of...
Rebecca Sidders
- Sep 6
- 11 min
What Happens If an IEP is Out of Compliance?
Table of Contents Why Should You Comply with IEP? Reasons for IEP Non-Compliance What Happens If an IEP is non-Compliant? What to do if...
Rebecca Sidders
- Sep 6
- 7 min
Child has an IEP, but still failing: What to do?
Table of Contents What is an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? What to do if your child has an IEP but is still failing? Additional...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Aug 17
- 8 min
What is a Title IX Investigation?
Table of Contents Importance of Establishing a Formal Title IX Investigation Process Roles in Title IX Investigations Pre-Investigation...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Misconceptions and Truths: Understanding Student Due Process
Due process refers to the rights and procedures that individuals should be granted ,and the government should respect, when facing...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Recent Controversies and Debates Surrounding Due Process in Title IX Proceedings
What is Title IX? Implemented in 1972, Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on gender in federally funded...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Aug 3
- 5 min
What Actions Can Be Taken to Prevent Unintentional Cheating in Online Classes?
Table of Contents Cheating in Online Classes How Unintentional Plagiarism Occurs? Academic Dishonesty and the Importance of Avoiding...
Dr. Timothy Markley
- Aug 1
- 10 min
What is a Three-Prong Test in Title IX?
Table of Contents Three Components of Title IX Three-Prong Test for Title IX Criticisms and Issues with the Three-Prong Test Flexibility...
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