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When Should Your Title IX Advisor Recommend an Informal Resolution Process?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX: Procedure

The regulations implementing Title IX provisions on college campuses allow for the resolution of Title IX complaints through an informal resolution process, so long as certain requirements are met. If you have filed a complaint or are responding to a complaint, it is logical to wonder whether an informal resolution would be advantageous in your …

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Guidelines for Keeping Coaches Out of Sexual Harassment Trouble

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Athletics

It would be difficult to overestimate the impact that allegations of Title IX sexual harassment have had on sports in general and women’s sports in particular. Girls and women frequently stop participating or refuse to take advantage of opportunities in the first place due to concerns over sexual harassment. Coaches find their careers at an …

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What Are the Most Common Procedural Errors Made by Schools in Their Disciplinary Processes?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX: Procedure

When a school commits a procedural error during a disciplinary process on campus, that error can often provide grounds for an appeal, potentially overturning the original decision. That makes it very important to recognize procedural errors in any type of disciplinary proceeding, whether an alleged violation involves a serious offense such as sexual assault in …

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

| Felice Duffy | College Code Violations, Student Rights

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 …

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Do I Need to Worry About the Proposed New Rules if I’m Facing a Title IX Complaint?

| Felice Duffy | College Code Violations, Title IX

Rules for filing and handling Title IX complaints have shifted drastically in recent years, and they are set to change yet again. The key question is just when those changes are coming. The Biden Administration issued proposed new rules in June of 2022 on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. They accepted comments and expected …

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