The cost of hazing can be catastrophic. Every year, families hear stories about students whose lives were impacted by hazing - stories about students participating in activities that led to injuries like the loss of sight, broken limbs, and even death. According...
Many graduate applications inquire about prior disciplinary history. Some employers also request information about suspensions or expulsions, particularly in professions with licensing requirements. In these circumstances, applicants who have been found responsible...
Most of the time, we hear about Title IX in relation to colleges and universities. However, this critical federal law involves more than just institutions of higher learning. Title IX applies to elementary and middle schools. In fact, we’ve seen a rise in Title IX...
Defending Scientists Accused of Research Misconduct We defend many scientists accused of scientific or research misconduct. Research misconduct is the fabrication, falsification or plagiarism of research presented in a scholarly journal, paper or even poster. We...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that provides rights to children with disabilities and their families. Under IDEA, public schools must identify children with disabilities and evaluate them to provide a free appropriate public...
You're sitting in your dorm room (or office), putting the finishing touches on an assignment, when an email from your university's Title IX office appears in your inbox. As you read it, your heart sinks: a student you briefly dated on campus has filed a sexual...
