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Retaliation Against Students by Their Coaches and Professors

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Title IX lawyer
Title IX protects students and employees of schools from any type of sex discrimination. If sex discrimination does occur, you have the right to report the discrimination to your school’s Title IX office or to a trusted school employee. When you file a complaint, you should expect that the school will take the necessary action …

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DeVos Rescinds Numerous Documents Relating to the Rights of Disabled Students

| Felice Duffy | Student Rights

Student's Rights Lawyer in Connecticut
On October 2nd, the Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos made yet another announcement that raised concerns among many disability advocacy groups across the United States. The Department stated it was rescinding 72 different guidance documents relating to the rights of disabled students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation …

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The Science Behind Memory of Sexual Assault Trauma

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

Criminal Defense lawyer in Connecticut
In the 2018 Senate Judiciary hearings that ultimately led to the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, much speculation revolved around the memories Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. Dr. Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault at a high school gathering more than 30 years ago. She could not recall certain details, such as what time …

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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Proposing New Title IX Sexual Misconduct Regulations

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : News

CT Title IX Attorneys
News reports indicate that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is preparing to propose a set of regulations regarding sexual misconduct complaints under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. While the New York Times received a copy of what appears to be the proposed rules, a spokesperson for the Education Department claimed the …

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Mandatory Reporting in Compliance with Title IX

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Title IX Attorneys CT
The recent controversy regarding Ohio State University (OSU)’s head football coach raises many questions regarding mandatory reporting requirements by certain college and university employees under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and under school sexual misconduct policies. Title IX obligates institutions to promptly, thoroughly, and equitably investigate any reports of sex-based discrimination. This …

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