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DOJ Drops “Disparate-Impact” Liability from Title VI: What this Means for Institutions of Higher Education

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On December 10, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published a final rule amending its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”) to eliminate disparate-impact liability. DOJ published...more

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Minor Questions to Belabor in the NIL Era: The Status of High School Athletes

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For years, many have advocated that participation in college athletics is “work” and, consequently, college athletes should be treated as “employees” of the schools they attend under federal and state labor and employment...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education - December 2025

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Pennsylvania Expands School Notification Requirements for Weapons Incidents - Last month, Governor Shapiro signed Act No. 2025-44, which amends Pennsylvania’s School Code. Specifically, the new law requires Pennsylvania...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the U.S. Department of Education - December 2025

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The Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education Continues - The Trump Administration is continuing its efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) by delegating the responsibility of administering several...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Court Approves Joint Motion to Reduce CFPB’s $5M Settlement With Student Loan Trusts and Servicer

On December 8, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted a joint motion filed by the CFPB and parties to a student loan enforcement action to modify previously proposed stipulated...more

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California Employers’ To-Do List to Prepare for 2026

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This fall, the California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom enacted various laws expanding employee protections and employer obligations. This Insight summarizes the more significant aspects of these laws, which may...more

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The Six Cs of Reviewing Title IX Investigation Reports

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From the vantage point of a Title IX Hearing Decision-Maker or Appeal Decision-Maker, the quality of the investigation report determines the likelihood of reaching well-supported, defensible complaint outcomes. Reports with...more

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Department of Justice Sues Minneapolis Public Schools for Discrimination under Title VII Alleging Preferential Treatment for...

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On December 10, 2025, the Department of Justice filed a complaint in Minnesota federal court against Minneapolis Public Schools (“MPS”) Special School District No. 1, its Board of Directors, and the MPS Superintendent. The...more

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Motivational Interviewing in Case Management

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Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based therapeutic style developed in the early 1980s. While the technique may not come naturally, especially for those of us without a background in clinical or counseling work,...more

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Legal Update: Ready for Change? 2025 Labor and Employment Law Updates for Connecticut Unpacked

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Connecticut lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to...more

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New Portal for Section 117 Foreign Gift and Contract Reporting Underscores Continued Focus on Foreign Influence in U.S. Higher...

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On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued an Electronic Announcement informing institutions that a new portal will be launched in advance of the next Section 117 reporting deadline. ED will offer a...more

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University of Utah Approves Private Equity Partnership for Athletics Programs

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The University of Utah is set to redefine college sports finance through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Otro Capital, introducing a new private equity partnership structure that purports to provide significant capital...more

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Ohio’s High School NIL Rule Change Reflects a Broader Trend in Changes to High School Athlete Compensation

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On November 24, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) announced a rule change allowing high school student-athletes in Ohio to make money from their name, image and likeness (NIL)....more

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What to Watch During the Florida 2026 Legislative Session

As Florida’s 2026 legislative session is approaching, our team stands ready to help you navigate the complexities amid heightened political activity across the state....more

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A Potential New Path for School Districts to Settle Child Victims Act Cases: New York’s Limited Finance Law Amended to Assist...

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Although the window for filing lawsuits under the Child Victims Act (CVA) closed over four years ago, thousands of cases remain pending in courts throughout New York State....more

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Redefining the Line of Title IX: Reminder About Change to Sexual Assault Definition

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In August 2025, the definition of what constitutes sexual assault under the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) expanded, and as a result impacted the way Title IX Coordinators must evaluate certain incidents for...more

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College Athletes Release Model CBA Framework – What Could This Mean For Universities?

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With most of the country’s focus on who was snubbed by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, college athletics reached another inflection point on Monday with the release of Athletes.org’s first-ever draft...more

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Frequently Asked Questions: FAFSA “Lower Earnings” Indicator

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According to a December 8 Electronic Announcement, students completing the FAFSA will now see a new disclosure flagging an institution as “lower earning” when that institution’s undergraduate completers’ median earnings are...more

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Investing in Resilience: How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Infrastructure Investment and Risk

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The funds that lead the next decade will not just invest in climate solutions. They will invest in systems built to thrive under pressure. Partner Jon Solorzano explains what that shift means for capital today. Across...more

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New Final Rules on Texas Education Savings Account Program: Top Takeaways + 3 Action Steps for Private Schools

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Texas private schools now have more important details on the Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program (TEFA), thanks to new rules that impact private schools and their communities. The final rules, which were announced...more

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FTC's Illuminate Education Order Serves as a Data Deletion Reminder

On December 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consent order against Illuminate Education, Inc. (Illuminate), a prominent provider of educational technology solutions, for alleged failures in protecting...more

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Don’t Bet On It: NCAA Votes to Rescind Rule Change

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On November 21, 2025, Division I member schools voted to rescind the proposed rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and athletics department staff members to legally participate in sports betting on...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Real Assets Roundup - Episode 6: Higher Education

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The funding and operational models attendant to college and university infrastructure and facilities have remained largely unaltered for nearly 100 years. But shifts in demographics, new economic and financial challenges, and...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

FTC Settles With Illuminate for Data Breach of $10M Students' Data

On December 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a proposed complaint and order against Illuminate Education, Inc., an education technology provider requiring it to “to implement a data security program and...more

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New State Requirements for College and University Policy Disclosures Involving Student Drug and Alcohol Violations and Health...

Colleges and universities throughout New York will now be required to publish their policies on the circumstances under which they will notify parents, guardians or other emergency contacts when a student under 21 has an...more

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