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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Admitted Students Beware: College Policies, Including Title IX, Apply To You Too

WHO DO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSIDER TO BE A STUDENT? Who do colleges and universities consider to be a student? You may be surprised to hear the answer provided by some college institutions....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Divided Ninth Circuit Expands Liability for Universities

An en banc panel held that a reasonable jury could find that the University of Arizona had control over the “context” of alleged sexual harassment that occurred in off-campus housing. A university can be held liable under...more

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Faith’s Law and Erin’s Law: Requirements for the Upcoming School Year

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Over the past year, the Illinois Legislature has amended the School Code to add numerous requirements aimed to address sexual abuse prevention and response in schools. Known as Faith’s Law and Erin’s Law, the amendments...more

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Illinois Adopts New Laws Targeting Appropriate Staff-Student Boundaries and Prevention of Sexual Abuse in Schools

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Governor Pritzker recently signed Public Act 102-0676 (HB 1975) into law, which addresses sexual abuse prevention in schools. The new law is intended to address staff-student boundaries and appropriate professional conduct,...more

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Don’t Be Unprepared For Student-On-Student Sexual Assault Allegations

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Many are aware of the alarming rise in the number of student sexual assaults on college campuses across the country. The May 2015 issue of JAMA Pediatrics reported that one in five women will be the victim of a sexual assault...more

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Title IX Update: January 2017 - Recent Title IX Developments

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Nexsen Pruet’s Title IX team assists educational institutions in Title IX compliance. The team’s primary focus includes assisting with Title IX complaint investigations and serving as adjudicators. The team also provides...more

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