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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Students are trained to trust their teachers, coaches, and school administrators. Parents are expected to follow suit. So when someone suggested that the football team at Indian River High School should participate in a TV commercial for a local roofing company in their Delaware community, any objections that were raised were not loud enough to …

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To say that Title IX policies have been fluctuating over the last several years is a bit of an understatement. And now, even before the current administration’s policies have been fully implemented, we are about to experience another shift in leadership. The change in administration and political priorities is certain to affect Title IX policies, …

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It’s been over 50 years since Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 started changing life in schools—particularly colleges and universities—throughout the U.S. Throughout that time, the regulatory scheme has expanded tremendously. However, the understanding of Title IX obligations has not kept pace. The result is that there are a lot of misperceptions about …

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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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