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Ohio State STEM Student Seeks Sixth Cir. Recognition as Employee
Bloomberg Law
March 20, 2024

Oklahoma Nonbinary Student’s Death Shines a Light on Families’ Legal Recourse for Bullying
Education Week
March 6, 2024

‘We will make sure this does not happen to other families’: Gardendale parents file discrimination lawsuit against Heritage Preschools day care
WVTM 13
February 28, 2024

When bullied students end their lives, parents are suing. And schools are paying.
The Washington Post
November 10, 2023

U of Arizona Can Be Liable for Off-Campus Abuse
Inside Higher Ed
September 27, 2023

9th Circuit calls foul on UA in Title IX abuse suit
Tucson Sentinel
September 26, 2023

Court of Appeals rules Title IX lawsuit against University of Arizona can move forward
Arizona Capitol Times
September 26, 2023

Reversing Panel Decision: Divided Ninth Circuit Finds Universities May Be Held Liable Under Title IX for Off-Campus Assault
Law.com
September 26, 2023

Ruling: U of A can be sued for off-campus assault by football player
Tucson.com
September 26, 2023

University of Arizona can be sued over off-campus abuse, court rules
Reuters
September 25, 2023

Ninth Circuit calls foul on University of Arizona in Title IX abuse suit
Courthouse News Service
September 25, 2023

Court says Title IX covers sexual orientation, reinstates suit against UArizona
Cronkite News
June 13, 2023

After her only son died by suicide, a mother wants other gay Black students to thrive
NBC News
May 22, 2023

Sanford Heisler Sharp and Public Justice Prevail on Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Summary Judgment in Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Lawsuit against Harvard
Fox 59
April 4, 2023

Alabama school system to adopt LGBTQ+ protections following federal civil rights lawsuit settlement
Alabama Public Radio
March 31, 2023

Ohio State petitions U.S. Supreme Court to hear Title IX case related to Strauss survivors
The Columbus Dispatch
March 14, 2023

North Penn Settles Sex Assault Lawsuit from Former Student After Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Victim
North Penn Now
February 24, 2023

Sex harassment claim shields whole lawsuit from arbitration, judge rules
Reuters
February 24, 2023

Combating K-12 Sexual Harassment and Violence: How Far Have We Come?
Ms. Magazine
February 5, 2023

What happens if a school doesn’t comply with Title IX? Not a whole lot.
USA Today
December 15, 2022

Federal appeals court rules against Ohio State, says Strauss lawsuits can move forward
Columbus Dispatch
December 14, 2022

Despite men’s rights claims, colleges expel few sexual misconduct offenders while survivors suffer
USA Today
November 16, 2022

Lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools moves forward
Inside NoVa
November 11, 2022

US Supreme Court Filing Backs Ex-Fairfax Student’s Title IX Lawsuit
Patch
October 10, 2022

Lawsuits against Ohio State alleging sex abuse by team doctor can move forward
NBC News
September 15, 2022

Court revives lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse
Associated Press
September 14, 2022

Here’s what critics, advocates say about Biden’s proposed Title IX rule
USA Today
September 13, 2022

What Biden’s Title IX Rules Mean for Due Process
Inside Higher Ed
June 30, 2022

Lawsuits target Virginia school board sex-assault response
Associated Press
June 30, 2022

Title IX Protects Male Athletes From Harassment and Abuse, Too
Sportico
June 8, 2022

US Supreme Court set to rule on campus sexual assault
Times Higher Education
May 19, 2022

Justices Ask US for Views on Student-on-Student Harassment
Bloomberg Law
May 16, 2022

New #MeToo Arbitration Law to Be Cited in Push for Broader Bill
Bloomberg Law
March 11, 2022

Overturning Roe v Wade also puts LGBTQ+ equality at risk
Los Angeles Blade
February 25, 2022

Safe schools aren’t a luxury: A Pennsylvania mom’s fight for her non-binary child
The Philadelphia Gay News
February 23, 2022

Appeals Court: Title IX Liability Extends to Nonstudent Guests
Inside Higher Ed
January 18, 2022

Fairfax County wants US Supreme Court to take up student’s sexual assault case
WTOP News
January 14, 2022

Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct on Campuses Are Suing Over ‘Anti-Male Bias,’ and It’s Working
Jezebel
January 13, 2022

I Will Not Be Silenced by the Army or My Alma Mater
The Advocate
December 18, 2021

Former Gwinnett student appeals dismissed discrimination case
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 16, 2021

Lawsuits arising from sexual assault cases move forward against Fairfax County schools
Inside NoVa
November 16, 2021

Appeals court upholds settlement in landmark Brown gender-equity case
The Providence Journal
October 27, 2021

Women’s Student Union Holds In-Person Title IX Workshop
Berkeley High Jacket
October 17, 2021

Parents say Black students were beaten and spit on by white classmates
NBC News
October 11, 2021

BHS to Provide Consent Education, Despite COVID Regulations
Berkeley High Jacket
October 10, 2021

Lawsuits against Ohio State over sexual predator sports doctor tossed
Los Angeles Blade
September 23, 2021

Judge Says OSU ‘Failed’ Abuse Victims But Suits Are Too Late
Law360
September 23, 2021

Federal judge dismisses Strauss abuse cases against OSU, citing statute of limitations
The Columbus Dispatch
September 22, 2021

Federal judge dismisses Strauss sex abuse lawsuits against Ohio State
NBC News
September 22, 2021

Lawsuits Against Ohio State University Over Sex Abuse By A Team Doctor Are Dismissed
Associated Press
September 22, 2021

The ‘red zone’ is the most dangerous time of year for campus sexual assault. Here’s what you need to know.
The Lily
September 11, 2021

Appeals court hears arguments in landmark Brown gender-equity case
The Providence Journal
September 8, 2021

New lawsuit: More men were abused by Ohio State doctor
Associated Press
June 29, 2021

29 more men accuse former Ohio State doctor of sexual abuse in new lawsuit
Yahoo Sports
June 29, 2021

Twenty-nine new plaintiffs sue Ohio State over university’s knowledge of Strauss abuse
The Columbus Dispatch
June 28, 2021

A Virginia high schooler sued her district over sexual assault. It could open doors for other survivors, experts say.
The Lily
June 21, 2021

‘It means a lot’: A band student sexually harassed on a bus in 2017 gets new trial
ABC 7 – WJLA
June 17, 2021

Judge orders new trial in student’s sexual assault lawsuit against Fairfax County School Board
Reston Now
June 17, 2021

Experts say Biden administration’s decision to protect trans students ‘will save lives’
The American Independent
June 17, 2021

Girl’s sex-assault lawsuit reinstated by appeals court
Associated Press
June 16, 2021

Twitterchat supporting trans and nonbinary youth Monday
Los Angeles Blade
June 14, 2021

Is a Fair Title IX System Possible?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
May 18, 2021

Title IX Court Decisions Make It Harder for Biden to Rewrite Rules
Bloomberg
April 5, 2021

How Generations of Berkeley High Students Forced a Reckoning About Sexual Abuse
KQED
March 24, 2021

BHS Women’s Student Union Files Title IX Lawsuit Against Department of Education
Berkeley High Jacket
March 24, 2021

Berkeley High School students sue Department of Education over Title IX changes
The Daily Californian
March 15, 2021

Activists increase pressure on Biden to scrap Betsy DeVos’ Title IX rules
NBC News
March 15, 2021

Opinion: Fixing Title IX will be hard, but it must be done
The Washington Post
March 12, 2021

Women’s Student Union at Berkeley High sues Dept. of Ed to overturn Trump-era sexual misconduct rules
Berkeleyside
March 11, 2021

New Lawsuit Filed Against Title IX Regulations
Inside Higher Ed
March 11, 202

Ohio board reopens 91 sexual assault cases against medical professionals after Strauss scandal review
The Columbus Dispatch
March 10, 2021

Court of Appeals Hears Argument for Retrial in Oakton High School Sexual Assault Case
Reston Now
January 26, 2021

Lawsuit Filed Against North Penn Alleges Student Was Sexually Assaulted More Than 20 Times While At School
North Penn Now
December 15, 2020

DeVos moves to end Obama-era ‘kangaroo courts’ by protecting rights of accused on campus
The Washington Times
May 6, 2020

Biden Denied Tara Reade’s Sexual Assault Allegation. Now What?
Mother Jones
May 4, 2020

OSU And Sex Abuse Accusers Ordered To Continue Deal Talks
Law360
March 19, 2020

Ohio State settles 11 of 18 lawsuits brought by Strauss survivors
Associated Press
March 6, 2020

Ohio State agrees to settle 11 lawsuits filed by Strauss sex abuse survivors
NBC News
March 6, 2020

OSU Reaches Settlement With Some Sex Abuse Accusers
Law360
March 6, 2020

The Ed Dept is leaning on mediation to clear backlog of sexual violence cases, sources say
Education Dive
March 5, 2020

Knowing your rights in the Title IX process
CBS News
November 22, 2019

Rep. Jim Jordan denies he ignored report that Ohio State doctor performed sex act in shower
NBC News
November 14, 2019

Co-Workers Face Questions About Richard Strauss, Sex Abuse
Associated Press
September 11, 2019

Review: Board ignored evidence about Ohio State doc’s abuse
Associated Press
August 30, 2019

Gwinnett schools lose bid to dismiss suit over sex assault case
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 27, 2019

Federal court denies Gwinnett County Public Schools’ motion to dismiss Title IX lawsuit
The Gwinnett Daily Post
August 23, 2019

Jury sides with Fairfax schools in case of alleged sexual assault on band trip
The Washington Post
August 9, 2019

Fairfax school officials made sex jokes after hearing of alleged assault, testimony shows
The Washington Post
August 7, 2019

Judge sanctions Fairfax school system in sexual misconduct lawsuit
Associated Press
June 28, 2019

FCPS sexual assault lawsuit goes to trial
Fairfax County Times
June 14, 2019

 

Fourth family joins suit against Duluth Edison
Duluth News Tribune
June 14, 2019

 

‘Insulting and abusive’: Fairfax County schools faces a lawsuit over alleged bus assault
ABC 7
June 13, 2019

In Plain Sight
The Chronicle of Higher Education
June 13, 2019

OSU Sex Abuse Victims Could Be In Thousands, Attys Say
Law360
May 22, 2019

Sexual abuse accusers, lawyers calling on Ohio State for action in Strauss case
ABC 6
May 22, 2019

Attorneys: Ohio State needs to reveal who knew about abuse
LimaOhio.com
May 21, 2019

OSU physician Richard Strauss may have sexually abused ‘thousands,’ attorneys say
Dayton Daily News
May 21, 2019

 

Who knew about Ohio State’s sexually abusive team doctor? Victims’ lawyers want all the names
Penn Live
May 21, 2019

Strauss abuse victims want more names revealed, clearer path forward
The Columbus Dispatch
May 21, 2019

Ohio State ‘Rolled Out The Welcome Mat’ For Accused Sexual Predator Dr. Richard Strauss
Huffington Post
May 21, 2019

Strauss victims’ lawyers demand OSU take preventative measures
NBC4
May 21, 2019

‘It’s Like the Wild West’: Sexual Assault Victims Struggle in K-12 SchoolsThe New York Times
May 11, 2019

Ohio State wants info on ’96 doc investigation made public
Associated Press
May 1, 2019

A wealthy county in court over sexual misconduct at schools
Associated Press
March 12, 2019

 

Sexual harassment happens in elementary, middle and high schools. But not much is being done about it
Deseret News
January 17, 2019

 

Vague bullying prevention efforts do more harm than good
The Eagle (American University)
December 5, 2018

Lawsuit: Student suspended after reporting sexual assault
The Associated Press
November 19, 2018

Father says Durango School District 9-R mishandled sexual assault investigation
The Durango Herald
October 19, 2018

New details in sexual misconduct case against former University of Maryland football players
Fox 5
September 17, 2018

Third lawsuit filed against Ohio State regarding sexual abuse by former doctor
The Lantern
July 27, 2018

School system rejects Title IX claim
Local DVM.com
July 5, 2018

Fairfax system rejects former student’s assault claim, calls it ‘sexual encounter’
The Washington Post
July 4, 2018

Lawsuit alleges Fairfax County Public Schools failed to help sexual assault victim
WJLA (D.C.)
June 4, 2018

Lawsuit: Fairfax County student sexually assaulted on band trip
Fox 5 DC
June 4, 2018

Virginia student sues school system, alleging mishandling of sexual assault report
The Washington Post
May 29, 2018

Things #MeToo has missed in the everyday
The Stanford Daily
May 18, 2018

Trump Attacks Transgender Students Through Title IX
Between the Lines (Mich.)
March 7, 2018

In Fighting Sexual Harassment, Donors Hold Power
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
February 15, 2018

Online Abroad, and Beyond Title IX’s Reach?
Inside Higher Ed
September 20, 2017

DeVos Vows to Overhaul Title IX Rules on Campus Sexual Assault, Stressing Protections for Accused
The 74
September 7, 2017

The Younger Victims of Sexual Violence in School
The Atlantic
August 10, 2017

Bullying Lawsuits are on the Rise
CBS 12 Florida
August 10, 2017

Overshadowed by the Campus Sexual Assault Debate, 154 Open Title IX Investigations at K-12 Schools
The 74
August 7, 2017

“Pattern” of school district ignoring child’s bullying before suicide, mom says
KTVQ (Mont.)
August 2, 2017

LGBT Groups Tell State Leaders: Protect Your Trans Students
The Daily Beast
July 19, 2017

Can states work around Trump to protect transgender students?
LGBTQ Nation
July 19, 2017

States urged to ensure bathroom access for trans kids under Title IX
The Washington Blade
July 19, 2017

Advocacy groups urge states to protect transgender students
The Boston Herald
July 18, 2017

Students sexually abused at school face lengthy legal fights
Associated Press
May 22, 2017

A look at student-on-student sex abuse verdicts, settlements
WTOP (DC)
May 22, 2017

What parents can do in cases of student sex assault
The San Francisco Chronicle
May 1, 2017

Hidden horror of school sex assaults revealed by AP
The Associated Press
May 1, 2017

A University Says It Shouldn’t Have To Pay Money To Campus Rape Victims
BuzzFeed
March 21, 2017

14 groups file legal brief asking that Title IX suit against UA continue
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
March 10, 2017

Parents Hope Lawsuit Helps Others
Rapid City Journal (SD)
February 8, 2017

A 19-Year-Old Killed Herself, And The Family Says Her School Could’ve Saved Her
BuzzFeed
February 5, 2017

5 questions for Trump’s Education nominee
The Washington Blade
January 12, 2017