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Florida State and Clemson vs. the ACC: Is There a Way Out for Both?

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Both the Florida and North Carolina courts have now dipped their toes into Florida State University’s (“FSU”) dispute with the Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) over the high exit price the school must pay to leave the...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 3, March 2024

Welcome to the third issue of The Academic Advisor for 2024. In this edition, we examine the following topics of import for schools, institutions of higher education, and other education-focused organizations: -...more

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Texas Students' Petition for Emergency First Amendment Ruling

Campuses across the country have ongoing debates regarding many different aspects of free speech. At the heart of these debates is whether efforts to confront bias on campuses intimidate students who want to speak their mind....more

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Increased Distance Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments

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Recently proposed Florida legislation, HB 1053, seeks to increase the distance requirement between businesses providing on-premise consumption of alcohol and both schools and religious centers....more

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HB 1053 Proposes Tripling Medical Marijuana Facility Proximity Rules

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A newly proposed piece of Florida legislation, HB 1053, aims to triple the required “buffer” distance between schools and medical marijuana treatment centers that cultivate, process, or dispense medical cannabis....more

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State Legislators’ Focus on Education in 2024

Educational institutions are no stranger to the limelight, particularly when it comes to politics and the priorities of state lawmakers. As shown by the following overview of pending bills and legislation, education will...more

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Florida Federal Court Holds That Books May Not Be Removed From School Libraries for Ideological Reasons

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A Florida Federal Court held that the First Amendment bars the removal of books from school libraries based on hostility to their ideas or viewpoint, and that book authors and book publishers have standing to challenge the...more

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Florida State’s Way Out of ACC? Exit Penalties Could Be Ruled Unenforceable

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Last summer, we wrote about the Atlantic Coast Conference’s (“ACC”) “ironclad” Grant of Rights agreement being the only document keeping top schools from leaving for either the Big Ten or Southeastern Conference (SEC),...more

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New Florida DEI Regulations and the Impact on Higher Education

In recent years, the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has taken center stage in the United States, particularly within the realm of higher education. Universities and colleges across the nation have been...more

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The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges

Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for high school graduation and certain age verification requirements to...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 9, November 2023

The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges - Last month, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 8 (HB 8) into law. In addition to establishing a new computer science requirement for...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 6, June 2023

Supreme Court Blocks Use of Race in Harvard, UNC Admissions in Blow to Diversity Efforts - "In one of its most closely watched cases this year, the court ruled along ideological lines that the way the schools approached race...more

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Florida’s New Bathroom Law: What Do Schools Need to Know?

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As schools prepare for the upcoming academic year, you should consider the impact of Florida’s new law addressing locker room and bathroom use. The Safety in Private Spaces Act was recently signed into law by Governor...more

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Florida’s Governor Signs Bill to Defund DEI Initiatives at Colleges

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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill (SB) 266, officially prohibiting the state’s public colleges and universities from spending state or federal money on programs or campus activities that advocate for Diversity,...more

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How Florida’s New Bathroom Law Will Impact Schools, Public Employers, and Businesses

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Florida lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that will make it a crime for individuals to use certain bathrooms that don’t align with their gender at birth, raising many questions for schools, public employers, and businesses...more

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Changes to Florida’s Name, Image, and Likeness Rules

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Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities have been a hot topic in college sports since the summer of 2021. In July 2021, the NCAA released an Interim NIL Policy. Before then, individual states had passed laws allowing...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 3, March 2023

Department of Education’s New Guidance on Personal Liability Requirements Leaves Uncertainty for Institutions - On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (“DOE”) released guidance related to the instances in which...more

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“Stop-WOKE” Takes Aim at Florida’s Colleges and Universities

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Florida’s most recent anti-“WOKE” legislation places diversity-related work and diversity-focused positions on state campuses under threat. House Bill 999 (Postsecondary Educational Institutions), which was approved in a...more

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[Hybrid Event] Navigating the Stop W.O.K.E. and Don't Say Gay Acts: A Legislative Update - October 28th, 4:00 pm EDT

Hinshaw is pleased to bring together Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis, Senior Political Director Joe Saunders of Equality Florida, Public Policy Director Mike Ziri of Equality Illinois, and Hinshaw Attorneys Andrew...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Why ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills are Antithetical to an Equitable and Inclusive Education

According to a 2019 GLSEN national survey of LGBTQ+ students, nearly 60% of surveyed students reported they felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation and 43% because of their gender expression. Within the same...more

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Florida Mandates Change of Accreditors for Public Universities

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would significantly change the accreditation process for public colleges and universities in the state and may have national implications for higher education institutions, as...more

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Florida Passes Law Limiting COVID-19 Lawsuits

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On Monday, March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that limits COVID-19 liability for Florida health care providers, health care facilities and other businesses. KEY PROVISIONS - Now known...more

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Florida's Broad New COVID-19 Liability Protections

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On March 29, 2021, when Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 72 into law, Florida became the largest of a growing number of states to implement broad COVID-19 liability protections applicable to businesses, health care...more

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COVID-19: Shielding Businesses and Health Care Providers Acting in Good Faith, Florida Passes Protections for Civil Liability...

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As Florida employers continue to operate or start to reopen and employees return to the workplace, many businesses fear an avalanche of litigation from employees and customers related to COVID-19 infections. To remedy this...more

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Student-Athlete’s Signed Release Insulates School Boards From Personal Injury Claims

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In January of 2021, the Fourth District joined the Third District and ruled that a pre-injury release executed by a student-athlete and their parent is enforceable in a tort action arising from injuries resulting from...more

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