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If you invested the time and effort into going to court to defend yourself against criminal charges, you likely still assert your innocence even after your conviction. It is common for defendants reeling from an unexpected conviction to wonder if they can potentially...
Many people want to keep their house after a divorce for any number of reasons. Perhaps it will give them more stability. Maybe they bought a dream home that they don’t want to lose. Perhaps the children want to keep living in the home. There are a lot of reasons to...
Title IX is an important federal law that helps protect the rights of students in both academic and athletic environments. The right to equal access to athletics is an important part of secondary education in the United States. Not only do students deserve access to...
For decades, college athletes have essentially lost their rights when they agreed to play a sport for a college or university. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) has previously enforced long-standing rules against the payment of student-athletes and the...
If you are hurt in an incident that is not your fault, the law allows you to file a personal injury claim to pursue the responsible party for the resulting damages. This is especially important if you sustain serious injuries that cost thousands of dollars in medical...
People from all walks of life attend college and Title IX account for this. Its main purpose is to prevent individuals from being discriminated against based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. Importantly, the legislation also covers pregnancy...
When a student plays sports for a school, there isn’t always a guarantee that they’ll be paid when their name, likeness or image is used. In Georgia, that is changing, and student athletes stand to gain thousands, if not more, in financial support depending on their...
Title IX is a crucial legal protection that helps prevent discrimination against students. College is often the time when people get to know themselves and explore their identities. Unfortunately, some people use their time in college as an excuse to become violent or...
Sexism on college campuses and other institutions is often blatant. Women may be excluded from participating in certain activities. They might be paid less or denied opportunities to progress with their academic careers. Nonetheless, sexism isn’t always overt, it can...
Earlier this year, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law that repeals the name, image and likeness (NIL) law that took effect in July 2021. That law, like others around the country, came out of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court against the National College Athletic...