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:
- After a compelling complaint, Mississippi State settles with John Doe
- Sovereign immunity shields the University of Georgia in Coombs v. Morehead; all claims dismissed
- Lawsuit: Doe v. University of South Alabama
Recent Title IX News
Scholars File Amicus Brief in Support of ED Amid Title IX Challenge
“The Rule requires due process protections for those accused of Title IX violations, including the presumption of innocence and the right to witness cross-examination, as well as supportive measures for complainants.” Amicus brief here.
The Biden Plan For Title IX Must Protect Due Process
“Having himself been the object of unproven allegations of sexual assault, he must look into his own heart before reinstituting campus procedures that make a mockery of justice.”
Khan v. Yale University (article / database link)
“Khan’s defamation & tortious interference claims against Jane Doe for her alleged defamatory statements at Yale disciplinary hearing dismissed due to absolute immunity during a quasi-judicial proceeding. Claims against Yale remain ongoing.”
Columbia Settles a Complicated Sexual Assault Case
“The university restored the diploma of the accused man, but stands by its initial findings against him.” Lawsuit: Feibleman v. Columbia University.
Department of Education says schools can’t use ‘national statistics’ to justify women-only scholarships, programs
“While they can restrict eligibility by sex for “remedial or affirmative action” in “limited circumstances,” schools are still prohibited from using ‘sex-based quotas.’ Even more sweeping, they cannot ‘rely on national statistics as evidence of limited participation.’” OCR announcement here.
No Gender Bias in Peer Review: Study
“An analysis of data from nearly 150 journals across scientific disciplines finds that, if anything, manuscripts authored by women are treated more favorably than those submitted by men.” Not sure bias against men counts as “no gender bias”… Link to study.
Betsy DeVos’s Higher Ed Legacy
“DeVos ..best known for rolling back regulatory excesses of the Obama era, most notably the horrible 2011 ‘dear colleague’ letter that pressured colleges and universities to address complaints of sexual harassment extremely aggressively.”
DeVos Criticizes Free College, Changing Title IX Rules
“The regulation, which carries the force of law, holds schools accountable for responding equitably and promptly to sexual misconduct, and ensures a more fair and reliable adjudication process,” stated Betsy DeVos regarding new Title IX regulations.”
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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:
- After a compelling complaint, Mississippi State settles with John Doe
- Sovereign immunity shields the University of Georgia in Coombs v. Morehead; all claims dismissed
- Lawsuit: Doe v. University of South Alabama
Recent Title IX News
Scholars File Amicus Brief in Support of ED Amid Title IX Challenge
“The Rule requires due process protections for those accused of Title IX violations, including the presumption of innocence and the right to witness cross-examination, as well as supportive measures for complainants.” Amicus brief here.
The Biden Plan For Title IX Must Protect Due Process
“Having himself been the object of unproven allegations of sexual assault, he must look into his own heart before reinstituting campus procedures that make a mockery of justice.”
Khan v. Yale University (article / database link)
“Khan’s defamation & tortious interference claims against Jane Doe for her alleged defamatory statements at Yale disciplinary hearing dismissed due to absolute immunity during a quasi-judicial proceeding. Claims against Yale remain ongoing.”
Columbia Settles a Complicated Sexual Assault Case
“The university restored the diploma of the accused man, but stands by its initial findings against him.” Lawsuit: Feibleman v. Columbia University.
Department of Education says schools can’t use ‘national statistics’ to justify women-only scholarships, programs
“While they can restrict eligibility by sex for “remedial or affirmative action” in “limited circumstances,” schools are still prohibited from using ‘sex-based quotas.’ Even more sweeping, they cannot ‘rely on national statistics as evidence of limited participation.’” OCR announcement here.
No Gender Bias in Peer Review: Study
“An analysis of data from nearly 150 journals across scientific disciplines finds that, if anything, manuscripts authored by women are treated more favorably than those submitted by men.” Not sure bias against men counts as “no gender bias”… Link to study.
Betsy DeVos’s Higher Ed Legacy
“DeVos ..best known for rolling back regulatory excesses of the Obama era, most notably the horrible 2011 ‘dear colleague’ letter that pressured colleges and universities to address complaints of sexual harassment extremely aggressively.”
DeVos Criticizes Free College, Changing Title IX Rules
“The regulation, which carries the force of law, holds schools accountable for responding equitably and promptly to sexual misconduct, and ensures a more fair and reliable adjudication process,” stated Betsy DeVos regarding new Title IX regulations.”
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