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Category: Discrimination

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Court Rejects Disability Discrimination Claim in Light of Reasonable Accommodation

Americans with Disabilities Act, Discrimination, Higher Education • August 15, 2019

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Accommodating Service Animals on Campus

Discrimination • July 29, 2019

Title IX proposed regulations

“As a Concept, Pay Equity Seems Simple in Its Application…”

Discrimination, Equal Pay, Higher Education, Policies, Protocols • June 24, 2019

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Trump Executive Order Focuses on Campus Free Speech and Student Loans

Discrimination, First Amendment, Higher Education • March 27, 2019

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Post-Trial Arguments Heard in Harvard Admissions Discrimination Case

Discrimination, Higher Education • February 22, 2019

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Paper It: How Documented Decision-Making Can Help an Institution Avoid the Risk of He Said/She Said Litigation

Discrimination • January 2, 2019

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“Regarded As” Theory Sacks University

Discrimination • December 18, 2018

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Race-Conscious Student Selection Policies Continue to Garner Legal Scrutiny

Discrimination, Higher Education • November 29, 2018

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When Race Meets Sex: Can Employment Decisions Regarding Sexual Misconduct Give Rise to Discrimination Claims?

Discrimination, Employment, Higher Education, Workplace • November 12, 2018

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Beyond the Advancement Decision Itself: When Lack of Opportunities and Resources May Constitute Sex Discrimination

Discrimination, Higher Education, Workplace • October 8, 2018

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The ADA in Higher Education: Questions Regarding Personal Responsibility and the “Interactive Process”

Americans with Disabilities Act, Discrimination, Higher Education, Policies • September 4, 2018

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Higher Education Institutions Join Fortune 500 Companies in Diversity and Inclusion Pledge

Discrimination, Higher Education, Workplace • July 27, 2018