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.
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Presentation: Highlights of the New Title IX Regulations, by Conrad O’Brien, Rosenberg & Ball
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Title IX lawsuits have skyrocketed in recent years, analysis shows
“The report…shows that federal and state courts have sided with institutions across the U.S. a little less than half the time in cases that yielded ‘substantive decisions.’”
Providence composer sues Berklee over firing amid sexual misconduct allegations
“He returned to the school in February to a reduced class load. A month later, signs went up around the Boston campus and neighboring streets implying that Farzinpour and other male professors were sexual predators and reading ‘We will not be silenced,’ the suit says.” This lawsuit is Farzinpour v. Berklee College of Music.
Evers blocks UW from complying with Trump sex assault rules
“Governor Evers blocked University of Wisconsin System officials Monday from taking the first steps toward complying with new federal rules that bolster the rights of sexual misconduct defendants…”
FIRE president responds to ACLU lawsuit against Title IX reforms
“If the ACLU’s lawsuit were to succeed, it would erase one of the biggest victories for campus free speech in decades.”
State appeals court reverses ruling in Matt Boermeester’s USC expulsion case
LA Times article the recent win in Boermeester v. USC. The complainant was not the “victim” (his girlfriend, who came to his defense and was threatened by USC for it). The appellate court determined USC violated Boermeester’s rights to cross-x.
Attorneys General Sue DeVos, Education Department Over Title IX Rule
“Andrew Miltenberg, who has defended hundreds of students accused of sexual misconduct, said it’s unfortunate the attorneys general are attempting to block the new regs, ‘and the ability for all students to have due process rights in Title IX hearings.’” Complaint here.
An End to Campus Star Chambers
“…the fairer system the regulations create will serve the interests of all parties. Accusers will be heard and respected. Accused students will receive a meaningful chance to defend themselves…”
New Title IX Regulations in Sexual-Assault Cases Are Vindicated in Court
“Third Circuit [has unanimously] issued a pathbreaking opinion [Doe v. University of the Sciences] affirming the critical importance of due process in campus sexual-misconduct proceedings, even for students at private universities.”
USC, USG respond to Department of Education Title IX changes
“Undergraduate Student Government President Truman Fritz and Vice President Rose Ritch signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concern over changes to Title IX regulations announced May 6.”
How Concerning Are the Trump Administration’s New Title IX Regulations?
“The new regulations allow schools to choose between the preponderance standard or the higher ‘clear and convincing evidence’ standard, which would demand heavier proof to find that the accused is responsible.”
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These Snippets contain excerpts of recent legal filings from developing cases. All referenced legal filings can be found in our Title IX Legal Database.
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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.
Featured Resource
Presentation: Highlights of the New Title IX Regulations, by Conrad O’Brien, Rosenberg & Ball
Title IX News
Title IX lawsuits have skyrocketed in recent years, analysis shows
“The report…shows that federal and state courts have sided with institutions across the U.S. a little less than half the time in cases that yielded ‘substantive decisions.’”
Providence composer sues Berklee over firing amid sexual misconduct allegations
“He returned to the school in February to a reduced class load. A month later, signs went up around the Boston campus and neighboring streets implying that Farzinpour and other male professors were sexual predators and reading ‘We will not be silenced,’ the suit says.” This lawsuit is Farzinpour v. Berklee College of Music.
Evers blocks UW from complying with Trump sex assault rules
“Governor Evers blocked University of Wisconsin System officials Monday from taking the first steps toward complying with new federal rules that bolster the rights of sexual misconduct defendants…”
FIRE president responds to ACLU lawsuit against Title IX reforms
“If the ACLU’s lawsuit were to succeed, it would erase one of the biggest victories for campus free speech in decades.”
State appeals court reverses ruling in Matt Boermeester’s USC expulsion case
LA Times article the recent win in Boermeester v. USC. The complainant was not the “victim” (his girlfriend, who came to his defense and was threatened by USC for it). The appellate court determined USC violated Boermeester’s rights to cross-x.
Attorneys General Sue DeVos, Education Department Over Title IX Rule
“Andrew Miltenberg, who has defended hundreds of students accused of sexual misconduct, said it’s unfortunate the attorneys general are attempting to block the new regs, ‘and the ability for all students to have due process rights in Title IX hearings.’” Complaint here.
An End to Campus Star Chambers
“…the fairer system the regulations create will serve the interests of all parties. Accusers will be heard and respected. Accused students will receive a meaningful chance to defend themselves…”
New Title IX Regulations in Sexual-Assault Cases Are Vindicated in Court
“Third Circuit [has unanimously] issued a pathbreaking opinion [Doe v. University of the Sciences] affirming the critical importance of due process in campus sexual-misconduct proceedings, even for students at private universities.”
USC, USG respond to Department of Education Title IX changes
“Undergraduate Student Government President Truman Fritz and Vice President Rose Ritch signed a letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concern over changes to Title IX regulations announced May 6.”
How Concerning Are the Trump Administration’s New Title IX Regulations?
“The new regulations allow schools to choose between the preponderance standard or the higher ‘clear and convincing evidence’ standard, which would demand heavier proof to find that the accused is responsible.”
Lawsuit Snippets
These Snippets contain excerpts of recent legal filings from developing cases. All referenced legal filings can be found in our Title IX Legal Database.
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