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The US Department of Education issued regulations under Betsy DeVos that remain in effect. These regulations largely codify what federal due process law requires for public universities in Michigan and Ohio. That is - when a student accuses a student of sexual...
In today's college environment, accusations of Title IX infractions have become increasingly common. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. At the University of Michigan, the Equity, Civil...
Attorney David Nacht was quoted with some balanced quotes as a Title IX lawyer who represents complainants and respondents at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Below is just one of his quotes from the recent Detroit News article, "MSU leaders...
In this podcast episode of Imago Gei, civil rights attorney Amanda Ghannam discusses why LGBTQ discrimination at religious institutions is, unfortunately, legal. Prosecution of LGBTQ discrimination cases in religious settings is also difficult due to First Amendment...
What is the role of schools, coaches and teachers in policing conduct of students? The answer is changing as Americans expect schools to provide a safe environment for kids.
Sexual harassment and discrimination are not new problems in the world of academia. Recent scandals in some major universities, however, have prompted some to wonder if the protections of Title IX are working as intended. Two sets of problems can occur. The first is...
One of the most seminal pieces of law regarding equality between the sexes in the United States and, as a result, the State of Michigan is Title IX. It is important to understand the influence of Title IX and its implications, particularly if you are attending...
It's a story that should have had a happy ending. A young man plays football at a prestigious university. A professional team offers him a spot on their roster. While playing for the team, a newspaper prints a story about how the young man was banned from campus due...
In a precedent setting case in the western district of Michigan, Doe v Northern Michigan University, David Nacht obtained the first court opinion providing a student with a breach of contract claim when he is expelled in a flawed process because the college violated...
Nacht & Roumel, P.C. has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a 9-year-old girl, and sexual assault victim, against Keystone Academy, a charter school. This case alleges that the school not only failed to properly investigate a student's sexual assault claims and failed...