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.
Under the Title IX Final Rule, if a party or a witness refuses to submit to cross-examination at a live hearing, the decision-makers can not rely on any statement of that party or witness in reaching a determination regarding responsibility provided, however, that the decision-makers can not draw an inference regarding responsibility based solely on the party or witnesses, absence from the live hearing or refusal to submit the cross-examination or other questions.
Having an experienced attorney advisor will be your best ally if facing a Title IX hearing. They can help you navigate and understand the process and they should be involved from as early as possible in the case.
