Policies and Procedures, First Amendment, Appeals

Prominent Jurist Issues Resounding Statement Supporting University Self-Determination Over Academic and Pedagogical Affairs

Quarles & Brady LLP on 5/13/2025

Judge Easterbrook of the Seventh Circuit, one of the most prominent jurists in the country, recently issued a resounding endorsement of universities’ right to determine their own academic affairs. His opinion will have its...more

Recommendations for DEI Programs in the Wake of Recent Federal Court Decision Findings on Diversity Initiatives

Foster Swift Collins & Smith on 8/2/2024

On June 3rd, 2024, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision, American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management Fund, LLC, et al, that impacts considerations for how diversity, equity and inclusion...more

SCOTUS, First Amendment and University of Alabama

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/1/2023

Rodney Keister was challenging the University of Alabama’s grounds use policy, which requires individuals to obtain a permit before speaking publicly on campus. In his arguments, Keister asserted that the space he was using...more

Key Court Decisions Address Issues Concerning the Application of Title IX

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on 4/1/2021

Professor’s Classroom Speech Deemed Protected - In a case involving questions regarding the application of Title IX to classroom instruction, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reasoned that a university’s gender-identity...more

College Cleared in Due Process Challenge Because Student Failed to Participate in Offered Process

Franczek P.C. on 12/10/2019

In a case that serves as a healthy reminder of the importance of drafting and abiding by clear disciplinary policies, an Illinois Appellate Court recently held that a College did not violate a student’s due process rights...more

Policies and Procedures › First Amendment › Appeals

Prominent Jurist Issues Resounding Statement Supporting University Self-Determination Over Academic and Pedagogical Affairs

Recommendations for DEI Programs in the Wake of Recent Federal Court Decision Findings on Diversity Initiatives

SCOTUS, First Amendment and University of Alabama

Key Court Decisions Address Issues Concerning the Application of Title IX

College Cleared in Due Process Challenge Because Student Failed to Participate in Offered Process

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