Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
Lawsuit Snippets
Below is a sample of recent lawsuit updates:
- Columbia University settles with Ben Feibleman after denial of their motion to dismiss
- Andrew Miltenberg Prevails Against Princeton in Motion to Dismiss
- Barnwell v. Dozier raises due process concerns against Savannah State University
- Loyola University Chicago “loses a student’s sexual assault complaint,” makes up for it by…you guessed it
- Final claims dismissed in Brown v. Porter (Norfolk State University)
Recent Title IX News
Northwestern professor Alec Klein: ‘Unfounded #MeToo accusations destroyed my life’
“I was a realist. My life was destroyed…The pain was particularly excruciating because I wasn’t driven by things like money and glory; what I did mattered. It was who I was.”
Gender Equity Groups Press Biden Administration for Title IX Reform
“While New York-based attorney Andrew Miltenberg believes that cross-examination may be difficult, it is nevertheless necessary to validate the testimonies of both parties.”
Cornell trustees approve ban on law students representing accused students
“Cornell appeared intent on rushing through changes to its disciplinary procedures that would, among other things, ban law students from representing accused students and expand Cornell’s jurisdiction off campus.”
What Comes Next? Title IX Under a Biden Presidency
“Unless the rules are overturned through legislation or rulemaking–both of which will face important roadblocks–there will be legal risks for educational institutions that do not use the 2020 regs.”
Former UNC student sues university officials on allegations he didn’t receive due process, was discriminated against in sexual misconduct case
The lawsuit Brown-Smith v. Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado alleges university officials did not provide the plaintiff a hearing, did not allow him to view the evidence against him, and did not interview his witnesses.
New Title IX Regulations: Retroactive? NY Court Splits with OCR and Says Yes
“While OCR won’t penalize a school for using previous Title IX procedures to investigate alleged misconduct pre-dating August 14, a court might.” Lawsuit is Doe v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
County to spend up to $1 million to audit schools’ Title IX compliance
Michele Dauber, a Stanford professor notorious for presuming the guilt of those accused of sexual assault, is promoting a million-dollar program to find out if schools have “altered their policies” to provide more due process. And schools are buying it.
They Each Filed Sexual Assault Claims Against Each Other. His Was Dismissed. Hers Was Not.
“As Judge David Hurd wrote in his ruling on the case, similar flaws existed in Jane’s allegations and yet her complaint was not dismissed.” Lawsuit is Doe v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
Lawsuit Snippets
Below is a sample of recent lawsuit updates:
- Columbia University settles with Ben Feibleman after denial of their motion to dismiss
- Andrew Miltenberg Prevails Against Princeton in Motion to Dismiss
- Barnwell v. Dozier raises due process concerns against Savannah State University
- Loyola University Chicago “loses a student’s sexual assault complaint,” makes up for it by…you guessed it
- Final claims dismissed in Brown v. Porter (Norfolk State University)
Recent Title IX News
Northwestern professor Alec Klein: ‘Unfounded #MeToo accusations destroyed my life’
“I was a realist. My life was destroyed…The pain was particularly excruciating because I wasn’t driven by things like money and glory; what I did mattered. It was who I was.”
Gender Equity Groups Press Biden Administration for Title IX Reform
“While New York-based attorney Andrew Miltenberg believes that cross-examination may be difficult, it is nevertheless necessary to validate the testimonies of both parties.”
Cornell trustees approve ban on law students representing accused students
“Cornell appeared intent on rushing through changes to its disciplinary procedures that would, among other things, ban law students from representing accused students and expand Cornell’s jurisdiction off campus.”
What Comes Next? Title IX Under a Biden Presidency
“Unless the rules are overturned through legislation or rulemaking–both of which will face important roadblocks–there will be legal risks for educational institutions that do not use the 2020 regs.”
Former UNC student sues university officials on allegations he didn’t receive due process, was discriminated against in sexual misconduct case
The lawsuit Brown-Smith v. Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado alleges university officials did not provide the plaintiff a hearing, did not allow him to view the evidence against him, and did not interview his witnesses.
New Title IX Regulations: Retroactive? NY Court Splits with OCR and Says Yes
“While OCR won’t penalize a school for using previous Title IX procedures to investigate alleged misconduct pre-dating August 14, a court might.” Lawsuit is Doe v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
County to spend up to $1 million to audit schools’ Title IX compliance
Michele Dauber, a Stanford professor notorious for presuming the guilt of those accused of sexual assault, is promoting a million-dollar program to find out if schools have “altered their policies” to provide more due process. And schools are buying it.
They Each Filed Sexual Assault Claims Against Each Other. His Was Dismissed. Hers Was Not.
“As Judge David Hurd wrote in his ruling on the case, similar flaws existed in Jane’s allegations and yet her complaint was not dismissed.” Lawsuit is Doe v. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Accused Students Database
Research due process and similar lawsuits by students accused of Title IX violations (sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, stalking, etc.) in higher education.
OCR Resolutions Database
Research resolved Title IX investigations of K-12 and postsecondary institutions by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Attorneys Directory
A basic directory for looking up Title IX attorneys, most of whom have represented parties in litigation by accused students.