What is the Clery Act?
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, (commonly known as the Clery Act), is a federal law enacted in 1990. The Clery Act was passed to promote...more
11/8/2024
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Clery Act ,
Colleges ,
Crime Statistics ,
Crimea ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Documentation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Sex Discrimination ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Violence Policies ,
Title IX ,
Title IX Coordinator ,
Transparency ,
Universities
Imagine this scenario taking place at Greek parties all around the country: A fraternity hosts a party at its house and invites either another sorority or allows non-Greek students to attend. Alcohol is served at the party,...more
Two major trends are simultaneously unfolding on college and university campuses around the country. One, growing numbers of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being accepted into higher education. Two, colleges...more
WHO DO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSIDER TO BE A STUDENT?
Who do colleges and universities consider to be a student? You may be surprised to hear the answer provided by some college institutions....more
Students found responsible for Title IX violations face a wide array of penalties, ranging in severity depending upon the nature of the sexual misconduct. Because sanctions for Title IX violations can follow a student...more
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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Colleges ,
Department of Education ,
Domestic Violence ,
Educational Institutions ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sexual Assault ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Sexual Violence Policies ,
Universities ,
VAWA
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