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College Students Can Face Double Consequences for DUI

| Christine Brown | College Code Violations

College Code Violations Lawyer in CT
Driving under the influence (DUI) is against the law in all 50 states, though some laws refer to the offense as operating under the influence (OUI)1 or driving while intoxicated (DWI). While many people may consider DUI to be a relatively minor offense, the state can issue strict penalties such as fines, loss of your …

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SCOTUS May Still Uphold Transgender Bathroom Rights in Schools

| Christine Brown | Title IX : News

Transgender Discrimination Lawyer in CT
After the Trump Administration’s first swing at Title IX protections, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) may still rule that the law requires educational institutions to allow transgender students to use the bathroom they associate with their gender identity. In the coming weeks, it’s certain that transgender students of all ages, their parents, …

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The Future of Title IX Enforcement is Uncertain under New Administration

| Christine Brown | Title IX

Title IX Attorney in Connecticut
DeVos and Title IX Interpretation In her recent Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos stated it was “premature” to tell whether she would uphold the Title IX guidelines set out by the Obama Administration. While she did not explicitly answer in the negative, she and her family donated $10,000 to the Foundation …

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4 Critical Things to Do Right Away if Your School is Investigating You for a Conduct Code Violation

| Christine Brown | College Code Violations

Connecticut Code of Conduct
If you get notice from any college or University official that you’re being investigated for violating any of your school’s conduct policies, a process has already begun that can have a major impact on your life. Here are the first four things you need to do regardless of the specific notice you receive. 1.    Get …

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