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Public vs. Private Schools: What’s the Difference?
By: Ben North Whether a school is public or private, on its own, has no bearing on the jurisdiction of Title IX. Title IX cases can occur at any public or private academic institution that receives funding from the federal…
An Analysis of Title IX Regulations by a Title IX Attorney
On August 14, 2020, the Department of Education’s revised Title IX regulation, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance,” took effect consisting of 27 due process provisions. All 27 major provisions of…
Like Many Other Universities, OCR Complaint Alleges Stanford Discriminates Against Males On the Basis of Sex
It should surprise no one that across America there are far more university programs for women than there are for men. What may surprise people, however, is that there are more women on campus than men and that each year…
Flynn FTCA Complaint
Flynn FTCA Complaint
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When can you refuse to answer a deposition question?
First, it is important to understand what a deposition is. A deposition, or an oral examination under oath, may be taken during discovery in a lawsuit or other court proceeding. The rules for depositions vary by state and in federal…
WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE – WHEN A COMMON INTEREST AGREEMENT CAN STRENGTHEN A COMMON DEFENSE
When separate and often unrelated parties to any sort of court action—especially if it involves criminal allegations—act in concert as they build their defense, they must be careful not to either run afoul of collusion or obstruction of justice rules…
So What Exactly is a Subpoena?
What is a Subpoena? A subpoena is an order issued or approved by a court. Generally, a subpoena is used to demand testimony or production of documents, or both, at a certain date, time, and place. You may receive a…
What You Need to Know About No Contact Orders
What is a No Contact Order? A no contact order, or NCO as a Title IX attorney may call it, is a preliminary administrative action a school may take to prevent Title IX parties from contacting one another. It…
Top 10 Misconceptions of Title IX
Title IX relates to college athletics. While Title IX’s original purpose when it was enacted in 1972 was mainly to expand women’s access to athletic opportunities in college, its scope has been massively expanded. Today, one of the primary roles…