The Title IX & Conduct Code Blog

Title IX campus proceedings run according to policies set by the individual college or university. Federal law requires schools to permit a complainant or respondent to have a lawyer as an advisor in Title IX cases. There may be cases with the same facts, such as alleged sexual assault occurring in an off-campus student’s dorm, …

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These days, social media plays a key role in campus life for students and staff alike. Therefore, it’s not surprising that social media platforms can tremendously impact Title IX investigations. Social media posts might be used as evidence in Title IX cases, but the ability to use social media as evidence often depends on the …

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Drinking is pretty common on college campuses, and so is sex. Unfortunately, it is also becoming common for students having sex to claim later that they were raped because they were too drunk to consent. Then they file a Title IX case for sexual assault. How does drinking affect a Title IX case? Does it …

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If you want to appeal a Title IX decision on campus, you need to act quickly. The time limit for filing an appeal is often relatively short, and you will need to prepare your arguments carefully. Advice from an experienced attorney can help you find the proper grounds to appeal the ruling and persuade authorities …

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Recent lawsuits have called attention to the high number of colleges and universities that are out of compliance with Title IX in their athletic programs. Figures from the U.S. Department of Education show that over 30% of Division I schools failed to meet financial aid requirements for female athletes and the percentage of schools violating …

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