In April of 2024, the Department of Education approved New Title IX rules, which are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024. Our firm is closely monitoring ongoing challenges to these new rules in court, and is working hard to provide you the most up-to-date information. Click here to learn about the current state of Title IX and how we can help if you are facing accusations.
A college or university is allowed to provide an informal resolution process out of the Title IX Final Rule that allows for mediation or restorative justice as long as both parties give voluntary informed written consent. A school cannot force a formal resolution process upon either party and a formal resolution can be a good outcome depending on the circumstances but for either the complainant or the respondent, there are multiple considerations involved in terms of whether that's going to be most appropriate to the circumstances or in a person's best interest.
Having an experienced attorney advisor will help you understand and navigate the process, it can help if you're facing a Title IX case in any capacity including considering in a formal resolution process.
