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Florida School District Orders Removal of All Books With Gay Characters

Charlotte County school district's policy remains one of the more stringent ones adopted by the state's 67 countywide school districts to enforce the "Don't Say Gay" law.
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Daily Business Review

FAU Interim President Volnick Gets Backing From Faculty Senate

Stacy Volnick holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida Atlantic University and has worked at the school since 1991. She served as FAU's chief operating officer and vice president for administrative affairs before accepting the interim president position.
4 minute read

Law.com

Reversing Panel Decision: Divided Ninth Circuit Finds Universities May Be Held Liable Under Title IX for Off-Campus Assault

"Today's opinion is a victory for Mackenzie and for student survivors across the country," said Alexandra Brodsky, a staff attorney at Public Justice in Washington D.C., who argued the case before the en banc court. "Gender violence has grave effects on students' access to education. For that reason, the civil rights law Title IX requires schools to address known abuse. And as the Ninth Circuit explained today, a school's power to stop violence—and its responsibility to do so—doesn't stop at the campus boundary."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judge Refuses to Block Dues Deduction Ban

Dealing a blow to teachers unions, a federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers' paychecks.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Education Head Considers Ways to Discourage Legacy Admissions

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said legacy admissions must be revisited for the sake of diversity on campuses following the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Informal Resolution as a Solution for Title IX Cases at Your School

The informal resolution process is a powerful tool that gives parties a say in the outcome. It is student-centered and trauma-informed and saves expenses, time and resources, reducing stress for those involved.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'A Force Multiplier of Good': Epps Showed Phila. Legal Community What It Means to Be a Lawyer

"Once I got to know her, I knew she was someone I wanted to emulate. I wanted to be responsive and to pour into others what she poured into me," Streater said.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Virtually Identical' Class Action Claim Draws Ire From New Jersey Federal Judge

"It is somewhat ironic that this case involves schools," Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb wrote. "As schoolchildren, we learn about the importance of following the rules. Rules keep the classroom organized and running smoothly. We also learn that when we don't follow the rules, there are consequences."
5 minute read

Law.com

Temple University Acting President, Former Law Dean JoAnne Epps Dies After Collapsing on Stage

Epps joined Temple's faculty more than 30 years ago; she was dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2016, when she left to serve as executive vice president and provost of Temple University from July 2016 until August, when she became Temple's senior adviser to the president.
3 minute read

The Recorder

LMU Loyola Law Receives $8M Gift for Advocacy Programs

An $8 million commitment from Nava and Gary A. Dordick will establish the LMU Loyola Law School Dordick Family Trial Advocacy Fund, dedicated to supporting the school's advocacy programs.
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