On August 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment, student debt cancellation, a new income-driven repayment plan, and proposed changes...more
10/5/2022
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Biden Administration ,
Congressional Budget Office ,
Department of Education ,
Educational Institutions ,
Federal Grants ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Popular ,
Public Servants ,
Relief Measures ,
Student Loans
Fall has arrived and the academic year has kicked off for a majority of institutions of higher education (IHEs). In addition to the normal considerations for onboarding new students and faculty, IHEs will likely...more
An allegation of misconduct or illegality can have very harmful effects for an organization: it can hurt staff morale, violate an organization’s mission, and, in extreme circumstances, can threaten a nonprofit’s exempt...more
For administrators and staff of institutions of higher education (IHEs), "summer break" may not be the vacation they want it to be - while the summer months may seem slower when most students are away, this time still...more
On May 24, 2022, New York's governor signed the Adult Survivors Act, S.66A (the ASA) into law. The ASA will revive sexual abuse claims that have expired under the applicable statute of limitations period. ...more
Severance agreements outline the rights and responsibilities of both the employer and employee at the point that an employee separates from their job. These contracts summarize the benefits the employee will receive upon...more
6/2/2022
/ Colleges ,
Confidential Information ,
Confidentiality Policies ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Terms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Severance Agreements ,
Student Privacy ,
Universities
Colleges and universities are grappling with the proliferation of mental health issues among their student populations in the wake of COVID-19 as they deal with the effects of burnout, limited support resources, and social...more
It is no stretch to suggest that the upcoming midterm elections will be a hotbed of political activity across all spectrums. Each election cycle presents exciting opportunities for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and...more
4/1/2022
/ Colleges ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employment Policies ,
General Elections ,
IRS ,
NLRA ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Candidates ,
Political Speech ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
State Elections ,
Universities ,
Voter Registration
For institutions of higher education (IHEs), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a top priority. DEI is achieved through a culture and policies that recognize the value of the unique abilities and perspectives of every...more
On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the Act), drastically limiting the scope of pre-dispute arbitration agreements and class/collective...more
On Monday, January 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (the Supreme Court) announced it will hear a challenge to the use of affirmative action in admissions for institutions of higher education (IHE). The two...more
2/3/2022
/ Affirmative Action ,
Certiorari ,
Civil Rights Act ,
College Admissions ,
Colleges ,
Diversity ,
Educational Institutions ,
Race Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Title VI ,
Universities