Masse v. 21st Century Cyber Charter Sch., No. 25-5446, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114943 (E.D. Pa. May 26, 2026).
Jennifer Masse (“Masse”), a former employee of 21st Century Cyber Charter School (“School”), brought suit against the School and the School
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Masse v. 21st Century Cyber Charter Sch., No. 25-5446, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114943 (E.D. Pa. May 26, 2026).
Jennifer Masse (“Masse”), a former employee of 21st Century Cyber Charter School (“School”), brought suit against the School and the School…
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Any lawyer who has considered asking the presiding judge to step aside from a case proceeds with trepidation. If the motion succeeds, a newly assigned judge must get up…