Emily Vaisa, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Apr 22, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) both act to prevent discrimination. While Title VII governs employment relationships; Title IX applies in education settings. The question arises as to...
Anna E. Bullock, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Apr 19, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Today, the Biden Administration released its long-awaited overhaul of the Title IX regulations governing investigations of alleged sexual misconduct and sex discrimination in federally-funded education programs. The statement accompanying the release emphasizes the...
Kristina Supler and Susan Stone | Apr 8, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Understanding Title IX Penalties What are Title IX penalties? Students found responsible for Title IX violations face a wide array of penalties, ranging in severity depending upon the nature of the sexual misconduct. Because sanctions for Title IX violations can...
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Mar 26, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
College students just love to cuddle. After all, innocent and platonic cuddling has many benefits. Homesick and lonely students can feel connected to co-cuddlers. In fact, Web MD lists many emotional and physical benefits of cuddling. For example, cuddling releases...
Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Jan 18, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
Title IX in Medical Institutions Many years ago, we wrote an article explaining that hospitals can investigate and adjudicate Title IX matters just like educational institutions. Just this past May 2023, the Cleveland Clinic issued an article also explaining that...
Dayna Hloska, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Jan 3, 2024 | ARTICLES, Title IX
The Biden Administrations Proposed Title IX Rule The Biden Administration is advocating for a redefined Title IX rule, aiming to encompass a broader definition of sexual harassment. This proposed rule includes a new definition of sexual harassment that would include...