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Court Rejects First Amendment Challenge to University Diversity and Inclusion Policies

Discrimination, First Amendment, Higher Education • September 25, 2019

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Court Rejects Disability Discrimination Claim in Light of Reasonable Accommodation

Americans with Disabilities Act, Discrimination, Higher Education • August 15, 2019

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Accommodating Service Animals on Campus

Discrimination • July 29, 2019

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Congress Talks Addressing Student Loan Crisis in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Financial • June 27, 2019

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“As a Concept, Pay Equity Seems Simple in Its Application…”

Discrimination, Equal Pay, Higher Education, Policies, Protocols • June 24, 2019

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Baker Administration, MA Legislature Agree to Delay PFML Contribution Start Date from July 1 to Oct. 1, 2019

Employment, Higher Education, Policies, Protocols • June 12, 2019

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NLRB Announces Intent to Issue New Rules on Student Unionization

Higher Education, Policies, Protocols • June 6, 2019

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A Look into the Crimes Charged in the College Admissions Scandal

Higher Education, Policies, Protocols • April 30, 2019

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Court Rules that Inconsistent Application of Written Policies Could Create an Inference of Unlawful Intent

First Amendment, Policies, Protocols • April 29, 2019

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White House Submits ‘Wish List’ of Changes to Higher Education Act

Higher Education, Reform • April 22, 2019

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Super ‘Subs’? Maybe, Says Federal Appeals Court

Employment, Higher Education, Workplace • March 28, 2019

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Trump Executive Order Focuses on Campus Free Speech and Student Loans

Discrimination, First Amendment, Higher Education • March 27, 2019