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Emotional Distress Damages Off the Table in ADA Claims, but Liability for other Damages Persists

  • 05/11/2026
  • Jennifer Baldassari, Cara Benech

Schools cannot be sued for emotional distress under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but they may still face financial liability....

Ask and You Shall Receive: Ninth Circuit Clarifies IEP Request Formalities Do Not Limit FAPE Rights

  • 05/01/2026

Lozano Smith Promotes Arielle Percival to Senior Counsel

  • 05/01/2026

U.S. Department of Education Issues Updated Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools

  • 04/09/2026

SB 543 Clarifies Accessory Dwelling Unit Limitations for School Impact Fees

  • 04/09/2026

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