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Title IX
Academic politics and Title IX proceedings
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...
Far reaching consequences of sexual assault accusations
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...
What is Title IX?
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...
NachtLaw establishes new rights for Students in Michigan
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...
Know Your Rights Under Title IX
In just the past two months, Attorney David Nacht has won victories representing students facing potential suspension or expulsion in three different Title IX hearings at three different colleges, two in Michigan and one in Massachusetts. Nacht puts great effort into...
Due Process Safeguards in Colleges and Universities
This article, "Spotlight on Due Process 2017" by Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) rates the top 53 universities in the country based on 10 fundamental elements of due process. The findings are dire. We agree with the concerns that due process...
Campus Sexual Misconduct
Recently published is the Toledo Blade, Consultant urges UT to hire coordinator devoted to Title IX issues. I am troubled that the University of Toledo has not been more proactive, but pleased to see that they are moving in this direction. David Nacht, with offices in...
Nacht Law Litigation Against University of Michigan Seeks Title IX Compliance, End to Sexual Harassment in University Graduate Programs
Nacht Law lawsuit on behalf of former University of Michigan Engineering Graduate Student Jennifer Dibbern alleges the existence of pervasive sexual harassment and a hostile environment that denies female graduate students an equal educational experience. In the...
