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Expert Witnesses Admitted in Title IX Jury Trials (Updated)

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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...more

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[Webinar] Federal Update - Higher Education - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents,...more

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New Jersey Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Significant Cuts to Higher Education

On May 1, 2025, the New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee convened to hear testimony regarding Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed higher education budget for FY 2026, which reduces state funding for higher...more

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A Traditional Approach for Higher Ed's Challenging Legal Environment

The Trump administration has deluged higher education with an avalanche of executive orders, Dear Colleague letters, and social media posts since January 20. Advocacy groups have responded with litigation in dozens of courts...more

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The First 100 Days and Higher Education: Litigation Roundup

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In this alert, we discuss key provisions of the orders and actions implicating the higher education sector and the lawsuits challenging them (building on our previous analysi...). We have grouped these actions based on their...more

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Students Terminated Sevis Record Restored By Ice

Following hundreds of challenges in federal court by students, universities and colleges, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reversed course on terminating the legal status of thousands of international...more

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Trump Administration Sharpens Focus on Title IX: Joint DOJ-ED Special Investigations Team to Tackle "Gender Ideology"

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Last month, the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (ED) announced the creation of a joint Special Investigations Team (SIT) to streamline Title IX investigations....more

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The Tough Work Worth Doing 

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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...more

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White House Issues New Executive Order on HBCUs: What You Need to Know

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On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled “White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.” The purpose of the order is to make...more

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[Webinar] Federal Update - Higher Ed - May 1st, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

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This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents,...more

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Termination of Student Visa Registrations Reversed

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On April 25, 2025, the Department of Justice announced in federal court that many students studying in the United States on F-1 visas whose status was recently changed to “Terminated” for “criminal records” reasons will have...more

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Trump Issues 7 New Executive Orders Impacting Higher Ed and K-12 Schools, Ranging From DEI to Discipline to AI

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President Trump just issued a wave of education-related executive orders – seven, to be exact – impacting both higher education and K-12 schools. Educational institutions need to tune in and catch up, and we’ve compiled this...more

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White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Trump EO Tracker)

States the policy of the Administration to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in fostering more and better opportunities in higher education and ensuring college-educated Americans are empowered to...more

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New Executive Order Seeks to Reform Accreditation of Higher Education

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On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the “Executive Order”) directing the Secretary of Education to investigate and hold accountable accreditors of institutions of higher education (“IHEs”) that...more

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The Vital Role of Transparency, Predictability, and Integrity for a Client-Turned-Consultant 

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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...more

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Prompt Response to Alleged Student Harassment Helps Defeat Title IX and Related Claims

Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Georgia) affirmed the dismissal of Title IX and Section 1983 claims filed by volleyball players against the University of South Alabama and its...more

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An Enthusiastic Approach to Title IX 

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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...more

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Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status

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International students, who commonly have what is known as an F-1 visa, are authorized to enter the U.S. to pursue full-time academic degrees at accredited institutions, certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program...more

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What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Concussions and Long-Term Learning

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We all know that childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and yes—sometimes concussions. A tumble off a bike, a collision on the soccer field—it happens. But what if those head injuries, even the “mild” ones, could echo into your...more

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[Webinar] Federal Update - Higher Education - April 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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This latest session in our Federal Update webinar series is designed to provide timely updates to institutions of higher education to help you prepare for and comply with the various Executive Orders, guidance documents,...more

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Federal Officials Launch Title IX Special Investigations Team – The 5 Things Higher Education Institutions Need to Do

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The federal government just took a dramatic step to reshape Title IX enforcement – one that should prompt immediate action from all colleges and universities. On April 4, the U.S. Department of Education and Department of...more

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Are You Compliant with the Stop Campus Hazing Act?

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Hazing is a pervasive issue in higher education, often resulting in serious physical, emotional, and psychological harm to students. Recognizing the severity of this problem, Congress enacted the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA)...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 7 - 11, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Bilotti v. Fla DOC - postconviction relief - DeMarcus v. Univ of S Ala - Title IX, § 1983, volleyball coach, mistreatment - Joseph v. Bd of Regents Univ Ga - en banc denial,...more

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FAQ Revocation of Student Visas and Termination of Status

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In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism. In light of this intense...more

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[Webinar] Complying with the Stop Campus Hazing Act - April 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join Bricker Graydon Higher Ed Team Members for a discussion of the new federal law and compliance requirements. Come away with a to do list to help you get organized now that the law is effect!...more

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