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How Does a Finding of Responsibility Impact Graduate School Acceptance?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

An undergraduate student who is found responsible for a Title IX violation or any type of violation of school policy must take great care when applying to graduate school. Depending on the findings and the situation involved, a judiciously composed explanation may offset an immediate negative reaction and gain the student fair consideration as an …

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What to Do Immediately if Accused of Sexual Assault at an Educational Institution

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

Whether you are a student or a member of the faculty or staff, you need to exercise extreme caution to protect yourself if you have been accused of sexual assault at a college or other educational institution. If you are found “responsible” for misconduct under Title IX or school policies, your reputation can be permanently …

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The Value of Bringing in an Outside Consultant on an Existing Title IX Case

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

A Title IX case is a tense affair. Both the complainant and the respondent face challenges to their veracity and integrity, and both sides have much to lose emotionally and in terms of their future. The best attorneys who deal with Title IX cases recognize the importance of every aspect of the proceedings and devote …

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What Your Lawyer Should Be Asking About Your Title IX Case

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

You probably have many questions for an attorney if you are filing or responding to a complaint in a Title IX case. Those questions are important, and you should never be shy about asking. However, you need to be aware that there are some key questions your attorney should be asking you. If they don’t …

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Does Title IX Protect Transgender Students in Grades K-12?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX: Transgender

The application of Title IX provisions can be challenging to predict and enforce in the current legal environment. This is particularly the case when balancing competing interests involving students who are minors and dealing with relatively untested protections such as the rights afforded to transgender students. Adding to the complication is the fact that the …

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