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What President Biden’s Executive Order Could Mean for Title IX

Title IX By Binnall Law Group - 2021/05/14 at 10:51am

Work With an Experienced Title IX Attorney On March 8, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order requiring that “all students be guaranteed an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex.”  The executive order also required that the Department of Education review all existing regulations and guidance documents relating to Title IX, and in undertaking this comprehensive review, potentially change rules that are not congruent with the Biden-Harris administration’s overarching policy goals. As of early April 2021, the Department of Education announced its plans to begin this comprehensive review.  But what can we expect going forward?  […]

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Title IX Sexual Harassment May Apply to School Trips

Title IX By Binnall Law Group - 2021/04/30 at 07:15pm

Work With an Experienced Title IX Attorney If you have been accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX, then you could be subject to a variety of consequences: from school suspension to expulsion, to serious professional ramifications (i.e., losing an internship or other position).  There may also be negative social impacts in the wake of the Title IX accusation. Managing these outcomes while navigating the complex Title IX process is a challenge, and requires the assistance of a qualified Title IX attorney.  We encourage you to contact our team for guidance on how to proceed. Title IX sexual harassment does […]

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Defining Title IX Sexual Misconduct

Title IX By Binnall Law Group - 2021/03/19 at 01:11pm

Work with an Experienced Title IX Attorney Title IX sexual misconduct claims can be confusing for those who are unfamiliar with the processes and definitions underlying these disputes.  If you’ve been accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX — whether you’re a student or faculty member — then you may not be sure whether the claimant has a legitimate argument.  To better evaluate the strength of your defense, it’s important to understand how sexual misconduct is defined as per current Title IX regulatory policy. Title IX disputes can be quite challenging, and they involve procedures and rules that are particular […]

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Criminal Investigations and the Title IX Process

Title IX By Binnall Law Group - 2021/02/26 at 03:56pm

Our Title IX Attorney Is Here For You If you’ve been accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX, it’s worth noting that the State may also choose to pursue criminal charges against you for the same misconduct.  This can complicate your case somewhat.  Let’s take a closer look. Parallel Investigations Title IX proceedings and criminal investigations may occur in parallel.  In fact, universities are encouraged not to delay their proceedings, even if a criminal investigation is ongoing. Parallel Title IX and criminal proceedings can be quite a challenge to navigate, as they each demand different procedures, involve different penalties, and […]

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