When a student accuses someone of a Title IX violation, the school can impose a “no contact” order (NCO) on the person accused of the violation. Some colleges refer to these as No Contact Directives or another term. NCOs may
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Why Strategies for Avoiding Litigation May Cost You More
Litigation is expensive and time-consuming. It makes sense to resolve business disputes out of court in many cases. However, sometimes, companies will go to great lengths to avoid a lawsuit, and in the process, they create costly problems. The solution…
Title IX Defense: Choosing Witnesses and Evidence
Being accused of a Title IX offense can be a devastating experience. Procedures on campus may quickly make you appear guilty to everyone even before the investigation starts. Because the system is set up to protect potential victims, the rights…
What to Do if You Receive a Title IX Complaint – Tips from a Title IX Defense Lawyer
Whether it comes expected or entirely by surprise, receiving a Title IX complaint can be a terrifying experience. Your entire future is at stake. What you say and do next could impact your reputation, education, and career far into the…
Four Ways to Reduce Litigation Expenses
Litigation is costly in terms of dollars and the demands placed on staff time and energy. Even if a business in Alexandria relies on a lawyer to handle the lawsuit, that attorney will need to work closely with someone in…
A Title IX Lawyer Explains Confidentiality in Title IX Proceedings
Students facing allegations of Title IX violations and students considering whether to file a Title IX case often wonder whether their case will play out on a public stage. Are proceedings confidential or will there be witnesses? Does evidence become a…
Suing a College for Unfair Campus Disciplinary Proceedings: Observations from a Student Defense Lawyer
Most students spend considerable time reviewing colleges before choosing the place to invest in their education. Then they commit tremendous amounts of money and effort into succeeding at the school’s program. When the school lets them down by treating them…
Is a Binding Arbitration Clause Really Binding in Virginia? An Alexandria Business Dispute Attorney Weighs In
Binding arbitration clauses are standard boilerplate language in many Virginia contracts. Unfortunately, most people skip over them. Some figure that they have no choice but to agree to the clause, while others assume arbitration will provide a fair, low-cost option…
Suspended or Expelled in a Title IX Campus Disciplinary Proceeding: Now What?
Being suspended or expelled after a Title IX campus disciplinary proceeding can be devastating in both the short term and the long term. If you are facing disciplinary proceedings that have not yet concluded, you owe it to yourself to…
Are Private Colleges Subject to Title IX? Our Experienced Title 9 Lawyer Explains
Students accused of sexual misconduct that could constitute a Title 9 violation often wonder if they have to worry if they attend a private school. After all, Title IX applies to educational programs that receive federal funding, like public universities. …