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The Supreme Court Ruling on Emotional Distress Under Discrimination Statute and Possible Effects on Title IX Cases

| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : News

It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller P.L.L.C. that victims of intentional discrimination on the basis of a disability cannot recover damages for emotional pain and suffering from entities that receive federal funding. The holding effectively bars the recovery of emotional distress damages under …

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Recent OCR Guidance Regarding Athletics Does Not Address Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

| Felice Duffy | Student Rights, Title IX, Title IX : Athletics

For those who are anxiously waiting to find out the current legal standing of LGBTQIA+ students who feel thwarted in their efforts to participate in college athletics, the new Title IX athletics guidance issued recently by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is a disappointment. While the guidance can prompt educational …

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NIH’s Response to Increasing Sexual Harassment on College Campuses: What is Required for Grant Recipients?

| Felice Duffy | NIH-Funded Institutions

Last year, Congress passed legislation to give the National Institutes of Health (NIH) greater ability to address harassment in activities funded by the NIH. So how has the agency responded? What are the new requirements for grant applications? How are earlier policy changes affecting institutions?  And why are these requirements so important to colleges and …

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The Importance of No-Contact Orders in the College Title IX Process

| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct

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After someone makes a Title IX complaint of sexual assault or harassment at a college or university, a long process can ensue before the school resolves the matter—or even decides how to best go about resolving the matter. During this time, the school must take necessary interim measures to keep the students involved safe. One …

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How Long Do Schools Have to Complete their Title IX Investigation?

| Felice Duffy | Title IX

Colleges, universities, and other educational institutions have a legal duty to prevent sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment. Indeed, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all schools and educational programs that receive any type of federal funding. When discrimination or harassment complaints are filed, schools …

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