This article introduces a novel process-based teaching methodology called the legal learning cycle and utilizes a contracts case study to illustrate this learning process in action. The legal learning cycle is an active learning resource and approach that engages students, demonstrates relational contracting principles, and exposes students to…

For a long time, courts have considered whether to enforce one-sided arbitration clauses on the grounds of unconscionability. Unconscionability is a legal ground for refusing to enforce a contract that seems to be too one-sided, or one that is the result of unfair bargaining. Recent Supreme Court cases in 2011 and 2013--"AT&T Mobility v.…

State policy leaders have an opportunity to take leadership in protecting students--and especially student veterans--from being targeted by predatory colleges. Given failings by the federal government to police for-profit colleges and to ensure basic rights for students to attend college without being defrauded, it now falls to the states to step…

When big businesses enter into mandatory arbitration agreements with consumers, the large companies typically tout the fairness while the individual is left feeling cheated. Now that mandatory arbitration clauses are finding their way into more and more contracts signed by school systems, school boards and district administrators are realizing…

Knowing that the majority of dual enrollment courses are taught on high school campuses by high school instructors, it is critical that mechanisms are in place to ensure the quality of the curriculum and the many components surrounding the curriculum--including textbooks, learning outcomes, course syllabuses, assignments, grading practices,…

Discusses the interpretation and application of contract language. Gives attention to the arbitrator's handling of ambiguity, intent, past practice, and prior record. (Author/IRT)

Guide for administrators regarding teacher contract administration, arbitration, and grievance procedures. (LR)

Discusses how some for-profit colleges are preventing lawsuits by using contracts that require arbitration to settle disputes. (EV)

After examining grievance procedures of community colleges, the author compares the range of differences on specific aspects of the contractual arrangement for 94 community colleges as to the type of arbitration, type of grievance, time limit, agent, expiration, grievance definition, and limitation of arbitration. (Editor/PG)

Most contracts allow personal leaves for teachers. Guidelines for administrator interpretation of these provisions are based on actual arbitration awards. (Author/MLF)

A grievance procedure is a systematic way in which complaints of contract violations may be reviewed. Article considers the specific steps followed in following a grievance procedure. (Author/RK)

Discussion of the new body of common law" governing grievance settlements under negotiated contracts, with useful recommendations. (Author)

A study of commercial arbitration in the textile industry that points up the greater flexibility of arbitration in decisionmaking over the litigation process. (Author)

The role of a relatively new position, fact finder, is catching on as an effective method for solving teacher contract disputes. (MF)