Kristina Supler and Susan Stone | May 25, 2021 | ARTICLES
When it comes to sexual harassment claims in an educational setting, Title IX may apply. The law covers unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive. But not all unwelcome conduct is unlawful or considered to...
Kristina Supler and Susan Stone | May 20, 2021 | COLLEGE CORNER, ARTICLES
The United States’ Military Academy at West Point is among the most prestigious academic institutions in the nation. Alongside their training to become an officer upon graduation, cadets also receive a top-level civilian education. Sadly, the pressures to perform led...
Kristina Supler and Susan Stone | May 17, 2021 | ARTICLES, Title IX
For the past few years, we have seen an increase in Title IX filings against students a few weeks before seniors are expected to graduate from college. Under the law, any student who attends a college or university which receives funding through the federal government...
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Apr 28, 2021 | ARTICLES
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Brandi Levy, a student who, in 2017, posted a profane rant on Snapchat after failing to make the school’s varsity cheer team. Directing her anger at her school, her cheerleading team, and “everything,” the...
Kristina Supler and Susan Stone | Apr 12, 2021 | ARTICLES, Title IX
President Biden has recently announced his commitment to enforcing Title IX in our nation’s school. He has ordered the U.S. Department of Education to review the existing Title IX regulations, orders, and guidance to ensure that our schools are free from...
