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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 4, April 2023

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ChatGPT’s Impact on Education and Student Data Privacy - Data privacy professionals have characterized the data privacy risks associated with ChatGPT as a “nightmare.” In order to function, open artificial intelligence...more

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Student Protest Activity Leads to Massive Verdict Against University - Schools Face Legal Risks Related to Protest Movement

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It may be common to see protest activity on your campus – but thankfully it is not common to see a massive jury award rendered against an educational institute due to that activity. An ongoing dispute at an Ohio college that...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

You Still Have To Follow The Rules If You Want An Advanced Degree!

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A former Ph.D. student sued the University of Michigan and several faculty members after the university removed him from the Ph.D. program. Joseph Dean Vigil failed to complete his dissertation and Ph.D. requirements within...more

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