The Teacher's Lawyer - GHNY Law

09/09/2026

Major class action lawsuit filed against Amazon alleging systematic pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination at New York warehouses, raising significant employment law implications.

Emery Celli and A Better Balance represent a group of four people who say they were unlawfully fired from Amazon after seeking pregnancy-related accommodations.

09/06/2026

Teachers union disputes lawsuit seeking $10,000 payments for NYC Department of Education paraprofessionals. The case highlights ongoing labor disputes within New York City's education system.

09/06/2026

New York charter schools challenge state education department's restrictions on AP score reporting in First Amendment lawsuit. The case raises important questions about government restrictions on educational data disclosure.

09/03/2026

New York City Bans A.I. in Elementary and Middle Schools

NYC's Department of Education has announced a new policy restricting artificial intelligence use for elementary and middle school students. The policy reflects ongoing concerns about AI's impact on student learning and development in public education.

A new policy announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using artificial intelligence, but stops short of a moratorium.

09/02/2026

New York education law litigation: Success Academy challenges state Department of Education policy affecting school rankings. Important case for education law practitioners.

The city’s largest charter school dropped nearly 200 places in statewide rankings – all because state bureaucrats blocked the release of advanced placement scores in the ratings, a new lawsui…

09/02/2026

NYC schools implement AI restrictions for students through 8th grade, with support from the United Federation of Teachers. A significant policy development in New York education law.

Under the new policy, teachers can still use artificial intelligence for projects like creating lesson plans, but they can’t use the tool for grading or crisis management.

09/01/2026

New Haven Public Schools has adopted a comprehensive whistleblower protection policy designed to prevent retaliation against employees who report suspected misconduct. The policy protects employees' right to report fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of law without fear of adverse employment action.

To protect "responsible truth-telling" from backlash.

09/01/2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani's administration filed a lawsuit challenging a City Council bill that would provide $10,000 bonuses to school paraprofessionals. The United Federation of Teachers has filed a motion to intervene, arguing the measure complies with state labor law. The case raises important questions about collective bargaining rights and education policy.

The United Federation of Teachers filed a motion to intervene after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued to block paraprofessional bonuses he once backed.