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Have you been accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX?  If so, you may be feeling a variety of emotions, including confusion and anxiety, about the claims being made against you — especially if you believed at the time that the accuser had actually consented to the sexual conduct at issue. However, if you find yourself in this situation, let our Title IX defense lawyer help you fight the allegations. Many colleges and universities have revised their Title IX rules to require “express affirmative consent” for any type of sexual activity. However, introducing express affirmative consent rules can result in […]

“Contracts, like hearts, are meant to be broken,” according to famous businessman Ray Kroc who helped make McDonald’s what it is today. While some in the business world may believe that, the reality is certainly to the contrary. At Binnall Law Group, each Alexandria business dispute attorney at our firm knows that contract disputes arise all the time over any number of issues. For example, if you are a party in a dispute that involves unequal bargaining power concerns, there’s a good chance that the court will find that the underlying contract was unconscionable and, therefore, unenforceable. Still, based on […]

Many college students know and understand the importance of obtaining consent before participating in any type of sexual interaction with another individual. Still, on some level, some young adults may not grasp how consent really works, particularly when there is alcohol involved during a sexual encounter. That said, if you have been accused of a Title IX violation involving alcohol, we encourage you to seek legal guidance right away.    Incapacitated or Intoxicated: What’s the Difference? Incapacitation and intoxication are two very different things that can be a bit tricky to identify. For example, a certain level of intoxication could […]