Rising Defamation Risk in Title IX Proceedings
Increasingly, Title IX investigations serve as the foundation for subsequent litigation. A growing trend involves parties dissatisfied with the results of a Title IX grievance suing the opposing party for defamation related to allegations made during the Title IX process. This reality places colleges and universities in a difficult position: they must enforce Title IX rigorously enough to meet federal obligations while exercising restraint in how they investigate, document and communicate their conclusions. This article, published in The Legal Intelligencer by Sarah Doyle and David Freedman, examines how defamation risk intersects with Title IX processes and outlines practical steps institutions can take to mitigate that risk. Read the full article here.

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