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All across the country, students are heading off to college, many for the first time. They will be thinking about seeing friends, going to parties, and maybe even getting ready for class. Chances are they will not be thinking about Title IX.  But they should be. As a parent, educating your college student about Title IX could be one of the most important actions you take to prepare for the start of the school year. It can be reassuring to know that you can consult a knowledgeable Title IX attorney if you have questions or any signs of trouble arise.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

Work With an Experienced Title IX Attorney Though the NCAA is fundamentally associated with college athletics, the general public is mostly unaware that they are not always subject to the same regulations as member universities — for example, Title IX. On the surface, one might think that Title IX protects student-athletes from gender inequity and discrimination in the form of disparate programs, sexual assault, and more.  In reality, however, Title IX does not legally bind the NCAA. In fact, case decisions in the 1990s established a regulatory disconnect between the NCAA and Title IX, making it possible for the NCAA […]