Engel & Martin, LLC, a leading law firm defending the constitutional rights of students, is concerned about the increasing number of book bans in school districts around the United States. Recently, according to news reports, a school district in Southwest Ohio decided to pause all future book fairs during school hours as a result of complaints about …
Civil Rights
Eighth Annual Symposium Coming Soon!
Registration will be opening soon! This Symposium features attorneys with experience in handling student conduct hearings at various stages, and those who handle subsequent litigation. Hosted from 8:30am-5pm on October 10th, this symposium is a great opportunity to learn more about Title IX and how to find success. Stay tuned for updates! Cost:$250 – Pre-Registration$300 …
STATEMENT OF JOSHUA ENGEL ON PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE IX REGULATIONS
Managing partner Joshua Engel issued a statement on the Biden Administration’s proposed Title IX Regulations. Engel has argued some of the most important Title IX appellate cases addressing the rights of both students accused of misconduct and alleged victims, including Doe v. University of Cincinnati, Doe v. University of the Sciences, Plummer v. University of Houston, and Foster …
Major Victory for Engel & Martin In Appeals Court Title IX Case
Education is important to a student’s career and everyone – including accused students, alleged victims, and the entire school community – needs to have confidence in the outcome.
Lawsuit Alleges Politician Violated First Amendment By Blocking Social Media Comments
Engel & Martin, LLC has filed a Federal Lawsuit on behalf of five Hamilton Township, Ohio residents who allege that a Township Trustee violated the First Amendment when he blocked people from commenting on his Facebook page. Read the Complaint. The new lawsuit involves David Wallace, a trustee of Hamilton Township, a small government entity …
Court Stops School From Disclosing Name Of Student Accused Of Sexual Assault
A federal judge in Cincinnati has issued a temporary restraining order blocking Miami University from disclosing the name of a student accused of sexual assault in a Title IX investigation. Miami University believed that it was required to disclose the name of the student in response to a public records request. The decision of the …