The Speak Out Act and Compliance Programs
#WorkforceWednesday: Speak Out Act Takes Effect, Enhanced Data Privacy Obligations for California Employers, and SEC Releases Whistleblower Annual Report - Employment Law This Week®
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#WorkforceWednesday: New Law on Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims, Cyber War Ramps Up, Salaried Nonexempt Status - Employment Law This Week®
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Update and Discussion on Legal and Practical Issues
DE Under 3: OFCCP Contractor Portal & Request for Comments for Functional Affirmative Action Programs (FAAPs)
Compliance Perspectives: Changes to Title IX
New Title IX Regulations: A Seismic Shift During a Pandemic (Webinar Recording)
Compliance Perspectives: Healthcare Compliance at the Border
A Discussion on the Kollaritsch v. Michigan State University Board of Trustees Decision
Cullen & Dykman Sees Colleges Calling for Title IX Help v
The Integrated and Coordinated Approach to Title IX Compliance
Webinar: Investigating and Resolving Sexual Assaults on Campus
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...more
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...more
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...more
ATIXA created the One Policy, Two Procedures (1P2P) Model Policy and Procedures to innovate a more comprehensive approach for Title IX and civil rights compliance for schools and colleges. ATIXA regularly updates its models...more
Despite universities continuing to rise to the task of complying with the federal government’s increasing and everchanging Title IX requirements, much of the recent reporting regarding Title IX has focused on universities’...more
Higher Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - As the landscape of Title IX continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay ahead of the curve. Our Winter 2025 Title IX Trainings are...more
The federal bipartisan Stop Campus Hazing Act, an amendment to the Jeanne Clery Act, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 24, 2024....more
I recently had the opportunity to be the decision-maker in two cases at a private university in California. The cases were factually and procedurally complex, which taught me some valuable lessons that I thought were worth...more
Making the decision to file a Title IX complaint is far from trivial. Survivors of sexual violence often fear being labeled, blamed, or belittled by the Title IX process. Additionally, the prospect of reliving the traumatic...more
Understanding the Title IX College Disciplinary Process - For a student who has experienced sexual misconduct, the Title IX college disciplinary process can be confusing and overwhelming. While schools are required to...more
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
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
Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education Fall 2024 Title IX Trainings - As the landscape of Title IX continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay ahead of the curve. Our Fall 2024 Title IX Trainings...more
Dear Higher Education Readers … The spring of 2024 not only brought with it the release of Season 3 of the Netflix blockbuster Bridgerton, but also the release of revised Title IX regulations. On April 18, 2024, the U.S....more
Navigating the aftermath of an alleged sexual assault on a college campus is a daunting and complex process. Not only are you faced with the possibility of criminal charges from local law enforcement, but you also have to...more
We’ve said it many times: to college students, drinking and sex go together like peanut butter and jelly. Despite annual training on alcohol consumption and consent for freshmen, we still encounter cases questioning whether...more
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
Bricker Graydon is excited to unveil its newest FREE webinar series focused on issues related to sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The free Title IX In Focus Webinar Series is aimed at...more