Earlier this month, a federal jury in Tennessee delivered a verdict in favor the Rutherford County Board of Education, which had been sued by the family of three girls who alleged they were harassed and retaliated against when they complained that another member of their high school girls basketball … [Read more...]
Former University of Toledo Softball Coach Files Discrimination Suit
Last week, the former softball coach at the University of Toledo filed a Title IX lawsuit against the institution in federal court, alleging that she was the victim of sex discrimination and retaliation and seeking damages and reinstatement to the position from which she alleges she was forced to … [Read more...]
Former University of Toledo Softball Coach Files Discrimination Suit
Last week, the former softball coach at the University of Toledo filed a Title IX lawsuit against the institution in federal court, alleging that she was the victim of sex discrimination and retaliation and seeking damages and reinstatement to the position from which she alleges she was forced to … [Read more...]
Department of Education Releases New Clery Act Regulations
Yesterday the Department of Education released new regulations implementing the revisions to the Clery Act imposed by Congress when it reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act last year. The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report statistics on crime that takes place on campus and … [Read more...]
Department of Education Releases New Clery Act Regulations
Yesterday the Department of Education released new regulations implementing the revisions to the Clery Act imposed by Congress when it reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act last year. The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report statistics on crime that takes place on campus and … [Read more...]
Attorneys Fees Awarded to Prevailing Plaintiffs: An Example from Delaware State
The American judicial system typically requires each party to pay their own way when it comes to attorney fees -- in contrast to, say, the British system that has a "loser pays" approach. The American system can make it difficult for individual plaintiffs to get justice in some cases. If the … [Read more...]
Another California School District Settles Title IX Case Over Harassment and Discrimination of Transgender Student
The Department of Education announced this week that it has entered into a resolution agreement with the Downey Unified School District. The Department had been investigating a complaint filed on behalf of a transgender student who has consistently asserted aspects of her female gender identity … [Read more...]
In my inbox: Trans students at women’s colleges
It was a trans-centric day for my email inbox.First I received this petition from change.org asking Smith College to adopt a more trans-inclusive admissions policy. This is somewhere similar to a petition from last year that was protesting the denial of admissions to a transwoman because her FAFSA … [Read more...]
Comparing Universities’ Response to Charges of Sexual Assault — What a Difference a Year Makes?
Last week, the day after he came off the bench to lead the University of Florida to a 10-9 victory over Tennessee, quarterback Treon Harris was accused of sexually assaulting a female student on campus in the early morning of Sunday, October 5. The following day, the University announced that … [Read more...]
High school football season cancelled in New Jersey town
There is no Friday night football game tonight in Sayreville, New Jersey. The school board cancelled the season earlier this month after systemic hazing of first-year football players came to light. More details are sure to emerge as an investigation into the incidents, which took place in the team … [Read more...]