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Due Process
Connecticut Supreme Court Decision Criticizes Lack Of Due Process In School Proceedings
In the recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision, the court discussed immunity in quasi-judicial proceedings related to Title IX. The case in question centered around two Yale University students and University proceedings between the two following accusations of sexual assault. After the allegations, Yale suspended Khan, the accused, until he was acquitted of all charges. After …
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 …
Appeals Court Upholds Decision In New Miami Speed Camera Case
An Ohio Appeals Court has upheld a decision by a Butler County judge that the village of New Miami cannot claim immunity to avoid repaying the $3 million it collected from drivers who were caught by an unconstitutional speed camera scheme. Read the opinion here. Previously, the Common Pleas Court had found that the ordinance …
Appeals Court Court Finds Due Process Denied In Title IX Case
The United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a preliminary injunction obtained by Engel & Martin, LLC on behalf of a University of Cincinnati graduate student accused of sexual assault. The court agreed that a graduate student male student who argues he was denied his due process right to confront a female student …
Lawsuit Alleges Miami University Violated Student’s Due Process Rights
Engel & Martin, LLC has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Miami University student seeking to prevent the school from enforcing a two-year suspension imposed in a campus sexual assault case. This case is one of many cases arising amidst a growing national controversy stemming from the Federal Department of Education, Office of …