THE SUPREME COURT’S 2021 DECISION IN MAHANOY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT V. B.L.
The Sixth Circuit’s first ruling on a First Amendment student speech issue since a landmark Supreme Court case in 2021 has arrived, marking the...more
Stealthing is a highly sensitive and concerning issue that involves the act of removing a condom during sex without one’s partner’s knowledge or consent. This violation of trust and personal autonomy of the partner can lead...more
School aged children lost much in the pandemic, including critical learning time in the classroom, social development, mental health, extracurricular activities, and much more. According to a 2023 study published in the...more
On March 1, 2023, the NCAA officially welcomed its ninth president, Charlie Baker. The 66-year-old former governor of Massachusetts and private-sector CEO breaks the typical mold of college administrators at the helm of the...more
In a win for student digital privacy rights, Aaron Ogletree, a student at Cleveland State University (CSU), has successfully challenged the University’s implementation of “room scanning” rules in connection with proctoring...more
GOVERNOR DEWINE SIGNS HOUSE BILL 99 -
Earlier this month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 99 (HB 99), which allows teachers and other school personnel to carry firearms in school safety zones. HB 99 was...more
We’ve all experienced it – the moment right after hitting “send” on a text message only to undergo imminent regret that leads to us asking “why did I write that?”. Fortunately for Apple users, that regret, or embarrassment,...more
6/15/2022
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Data Preservation ,
Educational Institutions ,
Forensic Examination ,
Gender-Based Violence ,
Mobile Device Management ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
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Text Messages ,
Title IX
THE VAWA HAS SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS FOR COLLEGE CAMPUSES -
On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (the “VAWA”) into law. The VAWA, considered to be the most...more
4/1/2022
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Department of Education ,
Domestic Violence ,
Educational Institutions ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Violence Policies ,
Universities ,
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UNDERSTANDING WHAT CREDIT CARD FRAUD CAN LOOK LIKE -
Credit card fraud doesn’t just involve mysterious charges from overseas or charges for seemingly endless electronics; it takes many forms and can happen accidentally....more
We sue educational institutions when our clients have been wrongfully expelled or suspended for violating a college’s Title IX sexual misconduct policy. When we file these federal lawsuits, we do not file under our client’s...more