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A legal blog written for administrators, HR professionals, in-house counsel, and deans at colleges and universities

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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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Court Strikes Down DOE’s Efforts to Block Its Own Regulations From Taking Effect

Financial, Higher Education • October 29, 2018

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It’s Final: Colleges Now Must Report Sexual Harassment to National Science Foundation

Harassment, Higher Education, Sexual Misconduct • October 22, 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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Lawsuit Filed Following NYU Title IX Investigation In Ronell-Reitman Case

Harassment, Higher Education, Sexual Misconduct • September 28, 2018

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Proponents Continue Push for Bill to Address Campus Sexual Assault

Higher Education, Policies, Protocols, Sexual Misconduct • September 10, 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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Defamation in the #MeToo Era

Employment, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Workplace • August 22, 2018

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First Circuit Rules That Title IX Does Not Cover Claim by Non-Student

Higher Education, Policies, Sexual Misconduct • August 14, 2018

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Worcester Business Journal quotes Bob Young in “Weed & the Workplace”

Employment, Policies, Workplace • August 7, 2018

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Long-Awaited Non-Compete Law

Employment • August 6, 2018

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

Discrimination, Higher Education, Workplace • July 27, 2018