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What to Do if You’re Accused of Using AI to Cheat

Artificial intelligence or AI has been developing steadily since the 1950s, but recently new uses have exploded in popularity with the business world and the general public. Many tools are now readily available to research and write text on almost any topic under the sun. The potential for cheating in academics has grown by leaps …

SDSU Students May Finally Be Able to Proceed with Title IX Case Alleging Illegal Retaliation

The third time may be the charm for female varsity athletes who first sued San Diego State University nearly two years ago alleging that the school violated their Title IX right to equal treatment in athletics. In the latest decision in the saga of Fisk. vs. the Board of Trustees of the California State University, …

Increase in Bias-Related Incidents on Campus — Protect Your Legal Rights

The latest rounds of violence in the Middle East have ramped up political and religious tension on many college campuses. Some analysts suggest that campuses might be headed toward the level of violence experienced in the late 1960s when campus protests often turned to aggressive episodes that resulted in property damage and injuries. However, colleges …

Can My College Discipline Me for Marijuana if it’s Allowed Under State Law?

According to a survey conducted by the American College Health Association and reported in the spring of last year, over 58% of college students admit to smoking marijuana or using cannabis in another form. The U.S. government says that nearly 8% of college students report using marijuana on a daily basis. However, over 20 states …

Texas Lawsuit Challenges Title IX Policies Protecting Transgender Students

In the nation’s deeply-divided political climate, many of the policies of the Biden Administration do not sit well with the government of the State of Texas. The 50th lawsuit filed by the State of Texas against the Biden Administration challenges the Administration’s interpretation of Title IX with respect to transgender students. Ken Paxton, Attorney General …