In an era where virtually anything we do can be recorded on someone’s phone, posted online, and remain accessible forever, there’s no such thing as an “old” problem. Nothing is forgotten. Poor decisions from the past can be revisited by new audiences time and again. When you understand that risk, it’s easier to see why …

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Over the past several years, the rules colleges and universities are required to implement to investigate and adjudicate Title IX matters raised on campus have been in flux. Different federal administrations have made substantial changes based on political priorities.  However, one constant in all the changes is that incidents are still being reported, and schools …

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Whether you are the complainant initiating a Title IX proceeding or the respondent accused of violating someone’s Title IX rights, the entire process can be frightening and stressful because it can impact the rest of your life. The actions you take—or fail to take—during the investigation, adjudication, and appeal phase of proceedings can affect your …

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When a student files a Title IX complaint on a college or university campus, sometimes the complaint is resolved through an informal process, while other times, the resolution requires more formal proceedings with an investigation and hearing. The use of informal proceedings is sometimes restricted depending on the current regulatory scheme in effect, which has …

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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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