In an age of growing awareness around campus sexual assault, Title IX stands as one of the most recognizable legal tools aimed at protecting students. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was designed to protect students from sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational institutions. Over the decades, it has become a critical tool
In the first part of this series, we discussed the details behind the Title IX law, the difference between immunity and deliberate indifference, and our experiences with Title IX laws. The second part of this series will include who is covered under this law, what actions are prosecutable and the details surrounding Title IX claims. WHO
Title IX is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in educational institutions, covering the very youngest public school children through adult students in our highest institutions. Most specifically, Title IX prohibits sexual discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. Title IX claims are among the hardest lawsuits a law firm will
There are two justice systems for victims of crime to explore. While the criminal justice system, as most people know, seeks to punish the perpetrator, the civil justice system provides victims with an avenue to hold other individuals and entities accountable for allowing these heinous acts to happen. The dedicated efforts of local or federal
Victims of Mass Casualties and Active Shooter Events Can Pursue Justice Through The Civil Law System
If you or a loved one are a victim of crime, there are two legal systems available to bring justice: the criminal justice system, which in all cases is administered by the government, and the civil justice system, which, while typically administered by lawyers, is controlled by YOU. An assailant prosecuted in the criminal justice
Reports of workplace violence have been on the rise in recent years. There have been mass shootings in retail establishments and other public spaces. There are also countless incidents in which one worker may commit a crime against their coworkers. Obviously, individuals who turn violent are ultimately responsible for their own actions. However, interpersonal relationships sometimes provoke
Older adults sometimes get hurt in the very facilities where loved ones move them to keep them safe. Nursing homes with inadequate staff might neglect a patient’s needs, leading to them falling and getting hurt. Poor facility maintenance habits could lead to infestations of lice, bed bugs or scabies that make your loved one miserable
When you stay at a hotel, you pay for more than just a bed for the night. You pay for a safe place to sleep and keep your possessions. Unfortunately, a surprising number of criminals will target hotels and motels. They might lurk just around the edge of the parking lot, waiting for people to
If you have been assaulted, it is necessary for you to take steps to help yourself. Depending on what has happened, you may first want to call 911 to have the police come to you and to ask for the emergency medical team. Assaults can be serious, but they don’t always result in injuries. If
Arson is a felony on its own. Many arsonists, however, do not plan to harm anyone. They believe they are setting fire to empty structures. The goal is to cause property damage, but not to cause injury or take a life. However, arson is incredibly dangerous and things can go south quickly. For instance, a