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Schools Required to Show their Responses are “Reasonably Calculated” to End Harassment Under Title IX

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In Blair v. Appomattox County School Board, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reiterated how educators are judged under Title IX when responding to peer-on-peer sexual harassment allegations.  The Court said it is not...more

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[Event] Annual Clery & Title IX Hearing Officer Training at Colorado College - September 19th, Colorado Springs, CO

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Please join Bricker Graydon’s Higher Ed team for a full-day, in-person Clery Act and Title IX Hearing Officer training. Participants will have the opportunity to fulfill their annual Clery Act training requirements and...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

DOJ Issues New Guidance on DEI and Federal Funding Compliance

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi recently issued new guidance aimed at clarifying the current administration’s stance on the permissibility of diversity, equity and inclusion policies and procedures under federal...more

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DOJ Defines “Unlawful Discrimination” For Federal Funding Recipients

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On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the “Guidance”) to all federal agencies. The Guidance, dated July 29,...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Webinar] Trauma-Informed Intakes (Free Title IX In Focus Series) - August 28th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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This one-hour webinar will address practical tips for those initial meetings with complainants and respondents, including strategies for building trust, being transparent, and gathering information....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Back-to-School Risks You Might Not See Coming (and How to Avoid Them)

Ah, it’s back-to-school time, and the red zone is approaching. That’s the stretch between the start of orientation and winter break when our phones light up with calls from parents asking for help after their student is hit...more

Cooley LLP

US DOJ Memo Clarifies DEI Compliance for Federal Funding Recipients

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On July 30, 2025, US Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memo to all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This document clarifies how federal...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

How Title IX Helps Online Students Against Cyberbullying

Today, many students complete educational activities online. Whether this activity is part of a hybrid class that is partially online or part of a completely online degree program, more students are turning to the internet to...more

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Can Student-Athletes Be Considered Employees?

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The debate over fair compensation for NCAA athletes has intensified, shifting from if athletes should be paid to how they should be compensated. The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments has added momentum to this...more

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DOJ Issues Guidance to Recipients of Federal Funding for Compliance With Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

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On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination, warning that many programs and initiatives labeled as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...more

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DOJ Issues Sweeping Memorandum on Unlawful Discrimination

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On July 29, 2025, the U.S. attorney general released a new memorandum providing guidance on the application of federal antidiscrimination laws for recipients of federal funding—including private and public colleges and...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

U.S. Attorney General Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs and Policies

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General issued a memorandum that “clarifies the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Advisor Training - August 19th - 20th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Investigator Training - August 14th - 15th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Informal Resolution Training - August 12th - 13th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Decision-Maker Training - August 5th - 6th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025 Title...more

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[Ongoing Program] Level 2 Title IX Coordinator Training - July 22nd - 23rd, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more

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SCOTUS to Determine Whether States Can Ban Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports – What Your School Needs to Know

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The Supreme Court will soon decide whether states can ban transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams at their schools. After initially declining to review this issue in 2023 and...more

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[Webinar] What Civil Rights Administrators Need to Know Right Now About the False Claims Act Risk - July 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm...

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Your college has a strong commitment to DEI work, but you’re concerned about the Trump Administration’s Executive Order banning DEI. You’re not sure how seriously to take it, or what the early court rulings against the order...more

Montgomery McCracken

Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Ruling – Just How Much Will It Change the Litigation Landscape for Schools, Their...

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The Supreme Court issued its landmark decision limiting the use of universal injunctions last month, with the majority relying largely on originalist principles to support its decision. Trump v. CASA, Inc., et al., No. 24A884...more

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The False Claims Act: An Emerging Compliance Consideration for Title IX, Title VI, and DEI Professionals 

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As the legal and regulatory landscape evolves, Title IX, Title VI, and DEI practitioners are increasingly expected to understand how their work intersects with broader federal compliance frameworks. One such framework that...more

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Anti-DEI Enforcement Takes Shape: DOJ and States Apply New Vision of Civil Rights

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At the beginning of the second Trump administration, the President and Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated they would use the levers of government to end DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and programs. The...more

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[Webinar] Exploring the Role of Defamation Claims and Reputational Harm in Title IX Processes - July 16th, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm ET

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In May 2025, a jury awarded $2 million to a coach who filed a defamation lawsuit against a student for spreading false rumors of sexual misconduct. This case stands out because successful defamation claims stemming from...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 5, 2025

Welcome to our fifth issue of The Academic Advisor for 2025.   In this edition, we cover the following topics of interest for schools, institutions of higher education, and other education-focused organizations...more

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Uptick in Proposed Legislation for School Choice Programs: Implications for Independent Schools and Private School Funding

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A hallmark of the Trump administration's education policy agenda, school choice programs aim to provide public funds to families to cover education-related expenses, including for independent school tuition. ...more

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