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Amendments to Minnesota Laws Regarding Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students and Campus Sexual Misconduct Policies...

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On June 14, 2025, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation amending state laws regarding protections for pregnant and parenting students and campus sexual misconduct policies. ...more

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New Federal Law Ends Schools’ Ability to Require Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims

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As we approach the time of year when schools typically issue employment contracts, schools should be aware that Congress recently passed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.” This new...more

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[Webinar] Preparing for the New Massachusetts Campus Safety Act - May 19th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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On January 12, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed a new Campus Safety Act aimed at addressing sexual violence on- and off-campus at institutions of higher education, including a number of compliance obligations for public...more

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PA Higher Education Institutions Subject to New Law on Sexual Violence Reporting

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On July 8, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf held a ceremonial bill signing for two initiatives intended to encourage reporting of sexual harassment and sexual violence at institutions of higher education across the Commonwealth. ...more

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“Enough is Enough” – Governor Cuomo Signs Campus Sexual Assault Legislation

On July 7, 2015, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation to combat sexual assault on both public and private college campuses throughout New York. With a few exceptions, the provisions in the law will take...more

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New York State Passes Campus Sexual Assault Law

On June 17, 2015, the New York State Legislature passed legislation governing how colleges and universities address sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. The governor is expected to sign it...more

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