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On May 29, 2025, in Oldham v. Pa. State University, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the “zone of interest” test applies to Title IX claims. See No. 22-2056, 2025 WL 1524452 (3d Cir. 2025). The plaintiff, Jennifer...more
On the evening of June 4, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that will prevent or limit the entry of nationals from specific countries. The restrictions will go into effect on June 9, 2025. Only...more
Orders the suspension of entry for any alien into the United States as a nonimmigrant to pursue a course of study at Harvard University or to participate in an exchange visitor program hosted by Harvard University. The...more
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In a sudden move last week, the State Department stopped scheduling new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors while it rolls out enhanced social media screening procedures. The suspension, which...more
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The State Department ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to temporarily stop scheduling new student visa interviews for F, M and J visas worldwide in preparation for expanding vetting. The directive instructs diplomatic...more
This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents,...more
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative in a Memorandum issued on May 19, 2025. According to the Memorandum, the Initiative is an enforcement effort that will use the...more
The Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) May 19, 2025 “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” memorandum, issued by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (the “Initiative”), marks a consequential policy shift for False Claims Act (“FCA”)...more
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Under the House’s current draft budget bill, which was released on May 15, 2025, the 1.4% excise tax on private universities’ net investment income would increase up to 21%, effectively negating one of the main benefits of...more
On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its plan to use the False Claims Act to investigate and pursue claims of civil rights violations against federal fund recipients. The plan, entitled the Civil...more
President Trump’s proposed One Big Beautiful Bill, which the House of Representatives passed last week, contains several provisions applicable to nonprofit organizations and their donors. While the Senate could still revise...more
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, John McInnis and Ed White will look at the continued implementation and evolution of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy and where things stand for universities,...more
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