Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Aug 28, 2025 | ARTICLES
We have written extensively about how we defend scientists, professors, and students accused of research misconduct on federally funded projects at universities. Academic institutions that receive federal research funding have a long-standing obligation to ensure... 
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Aug 8, 2025 | ARTICLES
Ah, it’s back-to-school time, and the red zone is approaching. That’s the stretch between the start of orientation and winter break when our phones light up with calls from parents asking for help after their student is hit with a student misconduct charge. We hear... 
Susan Stone | Aug 6, 2025 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Today, many students complete educational activities online. Whether this activity is part of a hybrid class that is partially online or part of a completely online degree program, more students are turning to the internet to advance their educations. This increase in... 
Anna E. Bullock, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Jul 24, 2025 | ARTICLES
In C.S. v. McCrumb, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed the scope of a public school’s ability to restrict student expression on-campus, particularly when that expression involves politically charged, firearm-related imagery. The case is... 
Susan Stone | Jun 30, 2025 | ARTICLES, Sexting
Even consensual “sexting” can be fraught with unintended consequences. What starts out as private conversations can quickly become the source of anguish when those private moments get exposed. If you find yourself in this difficult predicament, it’s crucial that you... 