Episodes
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Preparing for Your Child’s IEP: Legally Blind Justice Podcast Episode 12
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Schools across the country will be back in session before you know it. For students with Special Needs, this can be a cause for concern. Our special education team recently hosted a webinar to help understand the process and focus on the IEP. This was an excellent primer for parents and helped clarify the IEP process. It was so good that we brought that content to this podcast.
At K Altman Law, we offer Special Education advocacy services, and this podcast will discuss, provide some insight into the IEP service process and provide other helpful information for parents.
To dig deeper into this, Rebecca Sidders, the Director of Special Education, is joined by Ashley Bennett and Norah Schumann. All three are experts in Special Education and have helped numerous parents and students navigate the complex world of special education.
Check us out at https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Social Media and Education: A Dangerous Mix?
Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the world of education. Nearly every student in middle and high school has access to a smartphone, and many use these devices to connect with friends, share information, and stay up-to-date on current events.
However, there is a dark side to social media that many students are not aware of. Text messages and social media posts can be used to bully, harass, and spread rumors. In some cases, these actions can have serious consequences, such as expulsion or suspension from school.
In this podcast, we will explore the impact of social media on education. We will discuss some of the most concerning social media apps, and we will look at how state rules and policies can impact students.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
In this episode attorney, Keith Altman joins us to discuss his recent trip to the US Supreme Court. Attorney Keith Altman was a critical participant in two recent cases and was there when these cases were argued before the supreme court. He gives us his insight into the issues and provides a view into how the supreme court works.
Google v. Gonzalez and Twitter v. Taamneh are the two cases currently pending before the Supreme Court of the United States. In both cases, the plaintiffs are suing social media companies for allegedly aiding and abetting international terrorism by allowing ISIS to use their platforms to spread propaganda and recruit members.
In Google v. Gonzalez, the plaintiff is the father of a young man who was killed in a terrorist attack in Paris in 2015. The plaintiff alleges that Google aided and abetted the attack by allowing ISIS to use YouTube to post videos of beheadings and other violent acts.
In Twitter v. Taamneh Keith, the plaintiff is a former U.S. Army soldier injured in a suicide bombing in Iraq in 2007. The plaintiff alleges that Twitter aided and abetted the bombing by allowing ISIS to use Twitter to post threats and propaganda.
Both cases raise the question of whether social media companies can be held liable for their users' content. Under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, social media companies are generally immune from liability for content that their users post. However, there is an exception to this immunity for cases where the social media company "knows or has reason to know" that the content is unlawful.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
The US Department of Education is in the middle of a significant overhaul of Title IX regulations. These regulations will significantly impact what happens at colleges and universities across the country. There have been thousands of responses to the public comment period. These comments cover the entire spectrum of thought. We will look at the proposed rules and offer our opinions. We will be joined by Amy Brown, an attorney specializing in Title IX and who previously served as a college Title IX director.
The final regulations will be published in May of 2023 and will most like take effect in the fall of the year.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Chat GPT is one of the hottest topics of the day. It is an artificial intelligence system that can write an essay, write computer code and answer complex questions. It has serious potential to change the educational landscape. AI has the potential to wreak havoc at colleges as professors try to decide if a student wrote it or a computer wrote it. In this episode, we dig into what it is and how it may change education. We will be joined by Gary Day, a technology expert, and Dr. Rob Wright, a college professor.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Many students get into trouble in school and college. This podcast episode focuses on elementary, middle, and high school issues. We discuss school discipline, special education, and K-12 Title IX issues. We will also touch on charter school issues. You might be surprised to learn a lawyer can help you with some of your problems at this level. Schools have access to attorneys and other professionals, so should you, this podcast will explain when you need an attorney to help navigate potential trouble spots.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Title IX rules and regulations are complicated and provide potential landmines for students. One of the most confusing rules is around consent. Every college and university has its own definition of what consent is. To help sort it out, attorney Amy Brown joins the podcast. Amy Brown is a Title IX attorney and former college Title IX coordinator.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
When you are accused of cheating, plagiarizing, academic misconduct, or a Title IX violation, it can take a considerable toll on your mental health. It is the often overlooked aspect of a school discipline charge. We discuss this issue in detail with Tanner Brooks of K Altman Law.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Plagiarism is a serious charge for a college student. We explore what constitutes plagiarism and what the possible consequences are. We also look at how to defend against this charge. Former college professor and student advocate Dr. Robert Wright joins us for this episode.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the various aspects of Title IX. We examine how it can negatively impact students in college and University. We are joined by Amy Brown an attorney with K Altman Law. Before coming to work with Keith Ms. Brown served as a college Title IX Director.
For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534
Legally Blind Podcast
This podcast is focused on student defense issues. When students go to school or college, they often find themselves in trouble. We will discuss how this happens and what they can do help themselves. We will discuss issues such as plagiarism, cheating, Title IX and resolving academic failure.