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Colleges and Universities Must Report Certain Foreign Gifts and Contracts

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In light of recent enforcement activity, institutions of higher education should review their reporting and disclosure obligations related to foreign entities and individuals under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act (20...more

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Sixth Circuit Upholds Pay Differential in Equal Pay Act Case: Budget Constraints and Market Forces at Play

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently upheld a jury verdict against a school psychologist who alleged she was paid less than a male colleague in violation of the Equal Pay Act. Notably, the court found that...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The New Risk for Global Talent: F-1 SEVIS Terminations and Student Visa Revocations

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Over the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in...more

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U.S. Department of Education to Resume Federal Student Loan Collections

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On April 21, the U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting Monday, May 5th. This decision ends a collections pause...more

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The New Standard for Reasonable Accommodations in the Second Circuit

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Second Circuit”) recently decided Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, which changes the landscape of reasonable accommodations, within the Circuit, under the Americans with...more

McCarter & English, LLP

New Jersey FY 2026—Department of Education Budget Hearing

On April 21, 2025, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Commissioner Kevin Dehmer testified before the Assembly Budget Committee to present the Department’s FY 2026 budget proposal. The proposal outlines a $22.2 billion...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Business Better Podcast Episode: Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation - Intellectual Property

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This episode is part of our “Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation” series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk...more

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Iowa Divorce Law Is Changing: What Parents Need To Know About College Expenses

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Iowa courts have held the authority to order divorced parents to contribute to their children's college education expenses. This unique provision, outlined in the Iowa Code as the "postsecondary education subsidy," has been a...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

2025 Sine Die: Maryland Legislative Wrap-up

As the clock struck midnight and confetti fell in Annapolis, the Maryland General Assembly closed a challenging 90-day session having passed 878 bills—all now awaiting Gov. Wes Moore’s review and signature. Lawmakers moved...more

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Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming Enact Laws Defining Male and Female

Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming recently passed laws aligning with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump defining sex as binary and immutable....more

Fisher Phillips

What Do Employers and Educational Institutions Need to Know About Revocation of Student Visas? Answers to Your Biggest Questions

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International students and recent graduates across the county are facing the possibility of the government revoking their F-1 Student status or J-1 Exchange Visitor status, exposing them to the possibility of deportation –...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] Critical Issues in Higher Education: Title VI, Free Speech, Foreign Funding, and More - May 6th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

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This webinar will dive into recent actions by the Trump Administration and the emerging risks faced by universities and research institutions. Panelists will focus on the implications of key legal and policy shifts, as well...more

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UK Employment Flash - April 2025

In this issue, we discuss the UK government’s various significant amendments to the Employment Rights Bill; a Court of Appeal ruling that highlights the challenges for employers in balancing competing beliefs in the...more

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An Enthusiastic Approach to Title IX 

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I earned my undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and my law degree from the University of Georgia. While in law school, I interned with Georgia Southern’s Legal Affairs Office as a Title IX and civil rights...more

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Client Alert: Title IX vs. States' Rights: Who Will Win?

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Since January, multiple fundamental developments have dramatically altered the Title IX landscape, signaling a seismic shift in its interpretation and enforcement. These developments include a rapidly escalating and public...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Council Sues Adams, Stefanik Governor Run, Pre-K Funding, Client Spotlight

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NYC Council Sues Over ICE Office at Rikers Island - The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Adams over the opening of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outpost on Rikers Island. The...more

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Client Alert: What’s to Become of Title IX?

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Since January, multiple fundamental developments have dramatically altered the Title IX landscape, signaling a seismic shift in its interpretation and enforcement. These developments include a rapidly escalating and public...more

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2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Nine

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App Store Regulation and Device Filters - On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss, regarding app store regulation. Under this legislation, parental permission is required before a...more

Brooks Pierce

Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Senate Approves Budget Bill and Confirms Two More Secretaries

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Senate Budget bill - The North Carolina Senate on Thursday approved its version of the 2025 Appropriations Act by a vote of 30 to 15. Four Democrats joined twenty-six Republicans in supporting the bill. Fourteen Democrats...more

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Harvard University’s Tax-Exempt Status Called Into Question

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On Tax Day, President Trump publicly advocated for revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status because Harvard rejected an “agreement in principle” the Trump administration proposed to settle disagreements over the...more

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Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status

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International students, who commonly have what is known as an F-1 visa, are authorized to enter the U.S. to pursue full-time academic degrees at accredited institutions, certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program...more

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What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Concussions and Long-Term Learning

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We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (4/16)

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Gov. Pritzker, other Governors issue joint letter in response to CMS Proposed Rule - “Multiple governors, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, issued a join letter to the director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...more

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Supreme Court Lifts Restraining Order on Grant Terminations

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The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling with significant impacts for federal contractors and grantees looking to challenge terminations of their contracts and grants in U.S. district courts. Terminated contractors and...more

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[Webinar] Federal Update - Higher Education - April 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents,...more

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