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Title IX makes it clear that gender discrimination in schools and colleges is not acceptable. Yet, you might think that only applies to traditional concepts of gender, such as male and female. A Washington Post report suggests the federal government is about to...
The college sports landscape is changing. College athletes are considered amateurs, and it used to be prohibited for them to make any money off their name, image or likeness. Doing so would make them a professional athlete, which meant they were ineligible to play at...
If you’re planning on heading back to school or college, then you want to know that you’ll be attending an institution that is free from discrimination. This will probably be even more the case if it is your children who are heading off for their first college...
Did you know that March is Women's History Month? In fact, March 8th was International Women's Day. But the entire month is dedicated to celebrating women's role in modern society and the historical path they've taken to get there. But it's more than just an...
The NCAA Division I Council recently revised its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. College athletes are no longer thought of as amateurs. The rule change allows for the athlete to be treated as a professional player and enjoy the perks that come with that. They...
If you’re in college and are an athlete, something to get familiar with is the term “NIL,” which stands for name, image and likeness. This legal concept refers to an individual’s right of publicity and right to capitalize on it. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that NCAA...
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in education programs and activities. Whether public or private, all educational institutions are supposed to comply with Title IX anti-discrimination law. The...
The police need to have a reason to pull you over. They are legally not allowed to stop you based on a hunch or flimsy grounds such as driving at night in an area near a lot of bars. If your traffic stop was unlawful, then the evidence obtained from the stop may not...
There are a few different ways that a criminal case can be resolved. While television show and movies usually show trials as the common method, many cases are resolved through the use of plea bargains. These are deals that are made between the prosecution and the...
Workers have certain rights under federal laws, including the right to take a leave of absence from work. Maintaining employment is crucial for someone's financial stability, but there are situations where a person may require an extended leave of absence despite...