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Title IX and the #MeToo Movement: A Catalyst for Change

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

The rallying cry of “Me Too” started making the rounds on social media back in 2006, but the phrase and the #MeToo movement exploded in popularity in 2017 after reports surfaced of sexual abuse committed by film producer Harvey Weinstein. Social media posts by actresses and other prominent figures prompted women in all types of …

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2023 Roundup: A Quick Guide to Recent Issues Regarding Title IX and Student Code Violations

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Periodically, it helps to review some of the critical legal issues that have come up regarding Title IX and student conduct code proceedings. Students always need to be aware of their rights and how to protect and enforce those rights. All too often, students and their families, as well as faculty and staff, miss out …

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Amid Growing Political Pressure, the Biden Administration Delays the Release of Title IX Regulation Yet Again

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : News

In the 2020 election campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden promised voters that he would bring a “quick end” to the Title IX regulations promulgated under the Trump administration. He is reported as saying in May of 2020 that the rules allowed colleges to “ignore sexual violence and strip survivors of their rights.” It now seems like …

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

| Felice Duffy | Student Rights, Title IX

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 …

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Can You File a Lawsuit After Losing a Disciplinary Proceeding on Campus?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Colleges and universities bring disciplinary proceedings against students, faculty, and staff for a wide range of reasons. Some involve conduct that could potentially be a criminal violation, such as allegations of sexual assault. Others may involve accusations of online cheating or plagiarism that could violate school codes of conduct but would not constitute a criminal …

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