On July 12, 2022, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, which proposes to amend the regulations
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Former Harvard Student Allowed to Proceed with Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Withholding of Diploma
On June 14, 2022, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a former Harvard University student, Damilare Sonoiki, will be allowed to proceed with
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Kennedy v. Bremerton School District: A Coach’s Prayers Are Answered
On June 27, 2022 the United States Supreme Court surprised many observers by holding that the free exercise and free speech rights of a football
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New Proposed Title IX Regulations Released on the Statute’s 50th Anniversary
Today, on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education issued 701 pages of proposed amendments to the Title IX federal
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Second Circuit Holds that Individuals Can Sue Their Employers for Discrimination under Title IX
On June 2, 2022, the Second Circuit held that individuals could sue their employers for gender discrimination under Title IX, resolving a prior split of
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Save the Date: Legal Update for the Public Sector: A Review of 2022 Legal Trends
There have been many legal changes to the legal landscape over the course of the pandemic and those working in the public sector have had
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Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC) 2021 Annual Member Forum
Jarad Lucan and Christopher Engler will present the session, “Connecticut FMLA and Leave Changes on the Horizon” during the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC)
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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates
As more workplaces consider mandatory vaccination policies, and with OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard expected to be released any day now that will further mandate vaccinations
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New Availability of Visa Interview Waiver in 2021 for Certain International Students Applying for F, M or Academic J Visas
In a series of announcements during 2021, the U.S. Department of State (“USDOS”) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) have continued to show
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Webinar: 2021 Education Legislation Summary
In 2021, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This complimentary webinar is intended to
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