As the legal and regulatory landscape evolves, Title IX, Title VI, and DEI practitioners are increasingly expected to understand how their work intersects with broader federal compliance frameworks. One such framework that…
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In May 2025, a jury awarded $2 million to a coach who filed a defamation lawsuit against a student for spreading false rumors of sexual misconduct. This case stands out because successful defamation claims stemming from…
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In the first installment of this Tip of the Week series, we examined how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is defined, established, and effectively communicated within higher education and K-12 communities. In part two,…
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Clinicians play a crucial role in Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) and may be tasked with conducting certain types of risk assessments. However, this responsibility may not always align with their role. Their expertise is…
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The first Tip of the Week in this series explored how the authority to mandate a risk assessment is established and communicated within any educational community. In this second installment, we focus on the steps to take once…
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In Title IX investigations and decision-making processes, especially in word-against-word complaints where direct evidence is limited, pattern evidence can provide valuable clarity. When available and applicable, it offers a…
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Published on: June 16, 2025 An ATIXA Tip of the Week by Joseph Vincent, M.L.S. Hiring an external investigator to conduct a Title IX investigation can be expensive, and it’s not always necessary. Many institutions have internal…
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At NABITA, we are often asked whether a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), CARE team, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) team, or, in some instances, the Threat Assessment Team (TAT) has the authority to mandate…
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As the academic year draws to a close, Title IX practitioners may feel increased pressure to resolve outstanding Title IX complaints before graduation, summer breaks, and other transitions. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR)…
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Given that it appears the 2020 Title IX Regulations will remain the regulatory law of the land for at least the next several years, the Title IX field is once again working with a prescriptive set of regulations applicable to a…
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Like many firms with a leadership think tank, our consultants collaborate to inform how we advise our clients and ATIXA’s members. Recently, we discussed the Trump Administration’s Executive Order (EO) that limits its…
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Fifteen years ago, I received what seemed like an odd request: would I be willing to serve as an expert witness in federal Title IX litigation? My perception had always been that most Title IX litigation focused on questions of…
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I entered the Title IX field about ten years after completing law school. Interestingly, this wasn’t my original plan. I had always intended to stay in education, following in the footsteps of women in my family who were…
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As a first-generation college student, I never imagined myself attending college, much less pursuing a career in higher education. Everything changed when I met the dean of students at my college. Their ability to guide…
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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…
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