By Colleen Murphy | June 23, 2023
The report and recommendation of a Pennsylvania magistrate judge held that Title IX disciplinary proceedings are "quasi-judicial" and "if abused, gives rise to an abuse of process claim"—and may result in an uptick in litigation brought against either party to a Title IX dispute.
By Colleen Murphy | June 12, 2023
"I am pleased that the Supreme Court agreed with our main argument that the appellate court improperly extended the holding in 'Bridgewater-Raritan' to impose a notice obligation on employers in the absence of a specific statutory provision requiring it," said counsel for the Somerville Board of Education, Marc H. Zitomer, a partner with Schenck, Price, Smith & King. "The Appellate Court's reliance on the Tenure Act in general to impose such a notice requirement would have had far-reaching implications in other contexts so I believe that this is a significant win for school districts throughout the state."
By Colleen Murphy | June 9, 2023
"The proposed new regulations will revoke or erode a wide array of procedural protections that have safeguarded both complainants and respondents over the last few years," said Patricia Hamill, a member and co-chair of the Title IX and campus discipline practice at Clark Hill.
By Hugo Guzman | Greg Andrews | June 5, 2023
Since 2018, the organization has paid three law firms more than $16 million apiece. Another three each received more than $5 million.
By Charles Toutant | May 26, 2023
"Our position is that the arbitration should stand as originally issued, and that the arbitrator can and should have discretion in fashioning a remedy up to and including termination and/or something less than dismissal in addition to a reduction in compensation," the school district's lawyer said.
By Charles Toutant | May 25, 2023
Cheryl Borowski's attorney said his client would now proceed in federal court with her claim that her dismissal was an unconstitutional violation of her First Amendment rights.
By Charles Toutant | May 24, 2023
Hugh McCabe's lawyers said they anticipate an application to recover attorney fees and costs as the prevailing party under the Law Against Discrimination.
By Donovan Swift | May 17, 2023
Former Judge and Education Department counsel land at firms; an eighth annual awards dinners; and more moves.
By Charles Toutant | May 9, 2023
"Plaintiff was terminated because she disrespected and offended her students," the appeals court said.
By Riley Brennan | April 26, 2023
As 'Johnson v. NCAA' awaits a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the potential for college athletes to eventually be classified as employees looms—along with a number of tricky questions for their would-be employers.
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