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By Ada N. Henriquez, Esquire • November 21, 2023 – To file a claim in court is not only costly but may take a long time. •- If you need immediate resolution, what is likely in an education matter, justice may be served too late. •- You have difficulties handling stress and remembering dates and […]

By David Haislip • August 2, 2023 Title IX not only prohibits sex-based discrimination but also extends protections to transgender individuals in educational settings. Recent legal developments and policy changes have emphasized the importance of inclusivity and non-discrimination for transgender students. Understanding the application of Title IX to transgender rights is crucial for educational institutions

By David Haislip • August 2, 2023 A Story of Email Signature Blocks The widely read Chronicle of Higher Education shares an account of a private religious university’s dismissal of two student resident assistants (RAs) for continuing to include pronouns in their email signature blocks after the university adopted a contrary policy of simple signature

By Cristina Pietri • July 10, 2023 Introduction As a university student, you may have come across a document known as the Student Handbook. While it may seem like a collection of rules and regulations to abide by during your academic journey, it is extremely important to recognize that the Student Handbook is not just

By Terrell A. Ratliff • July 10, 2023 In recent years, the landscape of collegiate sports has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for amateur athletes. These rights allow college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness through endorsement deals, sponsorships, and other commercial

By Ada N. Henriquez • July 10, 2023 Make no mistakes, the Constitution wasn’t approved to further government interest or its police power, but rather it was made to guarantee our individual rights, with the less government intervention possible. Article II, Section 6 of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Constitution estates that “people shall freely

By Samuel D. Jackson • June 28, 2023 What is Michigan’s Legal Defense Fund Act (“LDFA”)? The LDFA is a Michigan law that requires elected officials in the State of Michigan to make certain disclosures if they solicit funds from the public to pay for their legal defense in a matter relating to how they

By Daniel Zachariah • June 28, 2023 Facing the world with a criminal record can be a daunting task. It can hinder job prospects, housing applications, and even educational opportunities. However, in New Jersey, individuals with certain types of convictions have a beacon of hope: expungement. This legal process can provide a second chance, wiping

By Lawrence Katz • June 28, 2023 An Extraordinary Legacy A highly encouraging Inside Higher Ed story reports a nearly $11 million bequest to Temple University to fund scholarships for students with disabilities.  The gift comes from the estate of an extraordinary 1953 Temple graduate who navigated her university education while coping with the severe effects of from

By John S. Harris • June 28, 2023 Jimmy Butler is a basketball player in the National Basketball Association, currently playing for the Miami Heat after stretches with the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Chicago Bulls, the organization that drafted him. Jimmy Butler is also known as “Jimmy Buckets,” Butler is well-respected for his all-around