What do I do if a colleague or student files a discrimination complaint against me? This question keeps being asked me with greater frequency than ever before. In earlier articles I dove deep into the law. This time I want to give you some practical pointers on how to survive a complaint: Know that you […]
Ever Heard of Thin Privilege?
Very recently the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals {they cover cases in parts of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee} pushed back on the University of Michigan’s ‘Bias Response Team.’ That Court wrote that the application of Michigan’s efforts to embolden university bureaucratic bias cops with the power to investigate those accused of speech deemed […]
Knowing SB212 May Keep You Out of Jail
TO REPORT OR NOT REPORT? DOING ONE OR THE OTHER MAY KEEP YOU OUT OF JAIL! The 2019 Session of the Texas Legislature resulted in some surprising new laws. Senate Bill 212 was one of those new laws that will leave a lasting impact on all of Higher Education for some time to come. It […]
“If I get sued because I did my job – who represents me?”
In today’s litigious society it isn’t uncommon for university professors and staff to be sued along with their university employer. You can be {and oftentimes are} sued not only as an employee of the university, but also individually in the suit brought against the university. Also, quite often, when this happens, the university in-house counsel, […]
The information in these posts is intended to provide a general understanding of the law, not legal advice. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions may be addressed here, should consult attorneys for advice on their particular circumstances.