The United States Supreme Court recently rendered a decision in the "Collins v. City of Harker Heights" case, which addressed the liability of public entities for alleged "constitutional torts." Discusses the precursors of "Collins," analyzes the decision itself, and discusses the various elements that must be…

Executive administrators are vulnerable to the malice and defamatory attacks of critics on and off their campuses. Documents the impact of the actual malice standard on public higher education administrators since the United States Supreme Court's 1964 decision in "New York Times Co. v. Sullivan." Reviews "New York Times" and…

Court decisions in suits by student victims against the school district employers and superiors of student molesters present a confusing mix of tort liability theories and court reactions. Examines case development under civil rights statutes; reports on the latest Supreme Court decision under Title IX; and comments on the cumulative effect of…

Ruling in "Franklin," the Supreme Court found in favor of a high school student who alleged that she had been subjected to sexual harassment in violation of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Inquires about the nature and scope of damages available under Title IX. Concludes with policy considerations for administrators. (MLF)