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The Clery Act as a Tool to Promote Campus Safety in Connection with Title IX Proceedings

What is the Clery Act? The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, (commonly known as the Clery Act), is a federal law enacted in 1990. The Clery Act was passed to promote...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

SEC Settles Proceeding Against Charter School Municipal Advisor for Conflict of Interest & Violation of Fiduciary Duty

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled an administrative proceeding against Hamlin Capital Advisors, LLC and its managing director on Oct. 24, 2024, for failing to timely and fully disclose material conflicts of...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The Inevitable Evolution of NIL Rights Continues to Reconfigure the Economies of Collegiate Athletics

As 2024 comes to a close, permutations in the arena of name, image and likeness (NIL) impacting collegiate athletics continue unabated. Most prominently, Northern District of California District Judge Claudia Wilken...more

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PAC Issues Decision Holding Attorney-Client Privilege FOIA Exemption is Not Waived Where Disclosure of Records was Required by Law

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The PAC recently issued a non-binding opinion, finding a school district did not waive the attorney-client privilege where prior disclosures of the requested records were mandated by state law....more

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Education Officials Learn Dangers of AI After Citing False Studies in Official Document: 5 Steps for School Administrators to...

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A state education department recently released and circulated an official policy document riddled with false citations because administrators used generative AI to help create it, highlighting concerns over the use of GenAI...more

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The Future of Fines under the Clery Act Post SEC v. Jarkesy

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This spring, the U.S. Department of Education imposed a staggering $14 million fine against Liberty University, a private university in Lynchburg, Virginia. The DOE fined Liberty for violating the federal Clery Act which...more

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PAC Issues Binding Decision Regarding “Open and Convenient” Meeting Requirement

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The Illinois Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued its tenth binding opinion of the year, finding the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) by failing to make two Board meetings convenient...more

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Penn State Settlement Shows Growing Cybersecurity Risks for Schools That Contract With Government Agencies on Sensitive Matters

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Penn State recently agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to its cybersecurity controls after a whistleblower alleged that the university failed to adhere to cybersecurity...more

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Recent FCA Investigations at Universities: A Closer Look at Cybersecurity Compliance

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In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice has ramped up its examination of cybersecurity compliance among federal contractors, with a particular focus on academic institutions....more

TNG Consulting

Tip of the Week: BIT Standards for Higher Education – Standards 11 and 12 

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As part of our Tip of the Week series on the revised NABITA Industry Standards for Behavioral Intervention Teams, two complementary standards, Standards 11 and 12, are worth discussing. These standards focus on collecting...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Religious Institutions Update: November 2024

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Fired Pastor's Ousting During Church Service Did Not Violate His Free Exercise Rights Anthony J. Sirven In Couzens v. City of Forest Park, Ohio, 114 F.4th 571, 574 (6th Cir. 2024), church leaders hired off-duty municipal...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

NIH Disavows China Initiative, Offers ‘Trusted Asians’ Support But Cases, Questions Linger

In recent months, NIH signaled that it, in the words of Director Monica Bertagnolli, understands the “difficult climate for our valued Asian American, Asian immigrant and Asian research colleagues who may feel targeted and...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Understanding Title IX and Fraternity Responsibility: A Closer Look at Campus Sexual Assault

Imagine this scenario taking place at Greek parties all around the country: A fraternity hosts a party at its house and invites either another sorority or allows non-Greek students to attend. Alcohol is served at the party,...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Academic Advisor - Education Care Insights, Issue 9, October 2024

Welcome to The Academic Advisor - our e-newsletter focused on education law insights. With Fall Break behind us and the race to end-of-term underway, we highlight the following topics of import for schools,...more

Miller Nash LLP

Don’t Let Concerns About Due Process Undo Your Process: A Checklist for Responding to Special Education Due Process Complaints

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Sometimes, despite the best and thorough efforts of school employees, parents of students receiving special education services will file a request for a due process hearing (usually known as a “due process complaint”). When...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Court Imposes No Monetary Penalty in SEC Case Against City of Rochester, New York & Its Former Finance Director

On Oct. 16, 2024, the Western District of New York entered final judgment on a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement action against the City of Rochester, New York, its former Finance Director, and their...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

See You In Court - November 2024

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Sometimes we hear that opposites attract, and such was the case between two members of the Nutmeg Board of Education. Board members Penny Pincher and Mal Content rarely see eye to eye on the challenges the Board faces, with...more

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Tassel or Hassle: College Costs and Divorce

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If you are the parent of a high school senior, you’re keenly aware that it is not just leaf peeping season, but college application season. Early action and early decision applications for most colleges are due in October or...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The termination wasn't perfect, but this employer nailed the retaliation case.

Here are the four things the employer did right. I hope everyone had a fun Halloween last night. And before Halloween gets too far into the distant past, check out this scary HR story: A full-time adjunct instructor at the...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seventh Circuit: A “Do-Over” Is Not an Accommodation

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The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision – holding that an employee’s request for a second chance that allows them to change their behavior to meet employer expectations is not a “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA –...more

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EdTech and Privacy: Navigating a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

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Educational technology (EdTech) tools were critical during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain a key part of education, from digital textbooks and instructional material, to interactive applications for teachers, parents, and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Arizona Court Says Preschool Isn’t School, Showing That Sometimes There Isn’t a “Right” Decision

Legend has it that Alice Cooper originally titled his hit “Preschool’s Out Forever.” I made that up, but it occurred to me when I read a headline from Law360 that read “Under Pot Law, Preschool Isn’t ‘School,’ Ariz. Court...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Can a DUI Get You Kicked Out of College in Colorado?

The short answer is: It's complicated. A night of partying with friends, one too many drinks, a reckless decision – a DUI can derail your life in the blink of an eye. If you're a college student in Colorado facing DUI...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Can You Say Anything? Free Speech in Independent Schools

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Can a teacher put a sticker on their laptop expressing support for a political candidate? What about an employee attending a pro-life rally or using their personal social media account to express opinions about global...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

DOE Backs Away from Plan to Regulate Third-Party Service Providers

In a recent policy shift, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) agreed in a court filing to end its plan to impose additional regulations on third-party service providers (TPSPs) contracting with colleges and universities....more

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