In Title IX investigations and decision-making processes, especially in word-against-word complaints where direct evidence is limited, pattern evidence can provide valuable clarity. When available and applicable, it offers a...more
6/19/2025
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As recipients of federal funding (i.e., schools, colleges) across the country prepare to implement another iteration of Title IX regulations in 2023, they should thoughtfully consider how their institution will designate...more
On Title IX’s 50th Anniversary (June 23, 2022), the U.S. Department of Education released proposed changes to the regulations (“proposed rule”) that govern Title IX compliance. The proposed rule substantially alters the...more
Historically, colleges and universities have complied with Title IX in athletic programs by using the “Three-Part Test,” which has been heavily interpreted by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and case...more