Legally Blind Justice Podcast

Entering college is a significant milestone, marking the beginning of newfound independence and academic challenges. However, this transition can also bring about unforeseen disciplinary issues. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of college disciplinary troubles, uncovering the ten common mistakes students often make when faced with such challenges. From procrastination to handling m...

If you get in trouble at school or university, don't wait to get help. This episode explores the pitfalls of waiting to seek help or advice. If you are accused of misconduct at school or college, it is important to seek help early in the process. This means reaching out to a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, counselor, or lawyer. It is also important to gather any evidence that you have to...

Episode 14 of the Legally Blind Justice Podcast discusses the potential trouble that students can get into as they return to school.  With summer over, students and parents are looking forward to school. However, they often don't think about how they can inadvertently get into trouble. We discuss these potential landmines and ways to avoid getting into trouble. We are joined by three highly qualif...

Episode 13 of the Legally Blind Justice Podcast discusses the potential trouble that students can get into as they return to school.  With summer over students are coming back to college and often don't think about how they can inadvertently get into trouble. This is particularly true for first time college students and foreign students coming here for the first time. We discuss what these potenti...

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...

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 tha...

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 curren...

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 joi...

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...

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 profession...

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.kaltma...

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/

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

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  

Episode 2 of our podcast series. In this episode, we talk with attorney Keith Altman about student discipline issues. We explore ways students can get into trouble and how we can help them. Keith is a nationally recognized attorney. For more information check out: https://www.kaltmanlaw.com/ or call us at 516-788-5534

This is the first episode of our new podcast dealing with school discipline issues and other legal matters. More and more students are being accused of school violations that range from cheating to more serious Title IX issues. We discuss the ways you can get into trouble in school and college, and we discuss why you might need an attorney.  We are joined by Rich Gill the Managing Director of K Al...